Verbal Messages Consist of Such Things as Movements, Gestures, Body

question 25

True/False

Verbal messages consist of such things as movements, gestures, body positions, vocal qualities, and a variety of unspoken signals.

Describe the cognitive processes involved in ingroup favoritism and outgroup prejudice.

Recognize the behavioral component of attitudes through examples.

Explain the concept of cognitive dissonance and its cultural variations.

Understand the role of social norms in shaping behavior and attitudes.

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Definitions:

Social Loafing

The phenomenon where individuals exert less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group than when they work alone.

Indexation

The adjustment of income, benefits, or prices by a predetermined rate or index to account for inflation or other economic changes.

Employment Needs

The requirements of an organization for staffing, including the number and types of employees required to fulfill its objectives.

Crowdsourcing

The act of a company or institution taking a function once performed by employees and outsourcing it to an undefined (and generally large) network of people in the form of an open call.