Speech Accommodation Theory Has Recently Been Extended Such That

question 64

Multiple Choice

Speech accommodation theory has recently been extended such that:

• A) it recognises that convergence and divergence can occur in the form of both verbal and non-verbal behaviour.
• B) it recognises that convergence and divergence cannot occur simultaneously.
• C) it recognises that convergence and divergence only occur in the form of verbal behaviour.
• D) it recognises that convergence and divergence occur cross-culturally.

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