Which of the following statements about the relationship between gesture and speech is false?

a. Gesture and speech appear to develop together.
b. Gesture and speech are likely controlled by completely different areas of the brain.
c. Gestures can help speakers retrieve words for which they are searching.
d. The type of gesture performed in relation to a speech act is related to the size of the forthcoming speech act.


ANS: b

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