Explain how tone of voice, choice of words, and body language give clues to the meaning of a message. Why is it important to observe body language?
What will be an ideal response?
These elements often show a person's real feelings. Even though the individual may verbally say one thing, his body language and tone of voice may send a different message. If the spoken word sends a different message from the body language, there may be an underlying problem.
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A) Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements B) Deficient fluid volume C) Deficient knowledge related to medications D) Pain related to abdominal cramping
Which statement infers the advantage to using cross-over designs for quantitative research?
A) Enhances equivalence among participants exposed to different interventions. B) Different levels of the intervention are easily compared. C) Delaying the intervention highlights the effects of persuasion. D) Allows all participants to choose the intervention they will receive.