Which of the Following Is an Example of a Nonverbal

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a nonverbal behavior?

• A) You write a note asking your roommate to pick up your mail while you're out of town.
• B) You use American Sign Language to fingerspell your name when you meet a new deaf colleague at work.
• C) You wave an old friend over to sit with you at lunch in the cafeteria.
• D) You type a quick e-mail asking your professor if she has any feedback on the outline for your upcoming speech.

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Definitions:

Commitment

The condition of being committed to a purpose, task, or objective.

Inspirational Appeals

Relates to a leadership or influence tactic that seeks to elicit enthusiasm or emotion by appealing to people’s values, ideals, or aspirations.

Rational Appeals

Persuasive techniques based on logical or reasoned arguments rather than emotional appeals.

Personal Appeals

Influencing tactics that leverage the personal relationship between the influencer and the target, often invoking loyalty or friendship.