Which communication theory explains why you react to people differently based on their

nonverbal communication?

a. uncertainty reduction theory
b. symbolic?exchange theory
c. expectancy violations theory
d. coordinated management of meaning
e. valence theory


c

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Words like "similarly," "however," and "in all" are examples of signposts.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following is NOT true about electronically-mediated relationships?

A) Electronically-mediated relationships grow only to the extent that people gain information about each other. B) People use information to form impressions. C) When individuals are motivated to create impressions and develop relationships, they will use any verbal signs available to communicate. D) Electronically-mediated communication users create fully formed impressions of others based solely on electronic message content. E) Electronically-mediated relationships are weaker than other relationships.

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Theo's philosophy professor, Dr. Pillsbury, has invited students to call her by her first name. She is trying to avoid hierarchical language.

a. True b. False

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Identifying with a group of people who also grew up in South Africa is an example of thinking of culture as ________

a. product b. performance c. place d. psychology and worldview

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