With Tears in Her Eyes, Lori Told Her Husband He

question 20

Multiple Choice

With tears in her eyes, Lori told her husband he should use their one ticket to the World Series game because he had been a fan since he was a little boy. What function of a nonverbal message is Lori demonstrating?

• A) repeating
• B) complementing
• C) substituting
• D) contradicting

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Definitions:

Mate Selection

The process individuals use to choose partners with whom to form a reproductive relationship, influenced by various biological, social, and cultural factors.

Gender Differences

Variations in characteristics, behaviors, roles, and expectations based on one's identified or perceived gender.

Traditional Values

Socially inherited norms and beliefs that are passed down through generations, typically emphasizing family roles, religion, and moral views.

Equity Theory

A theory of motivation that suggests fairness in the balance between an individual's inputs and outputs in a relationship contributes to their satisfaction.