Verbal Communication and Nonverbal Communication Are Similar in All of the Following

question 4

Multiple Choice

Verbal communication and nonverbal communication are similar in all of the following respects EXCEPT:

• A) both are symbolic.
• B) both are rule-guided.
• C) both may be unintentional or intentional.
• D) both are shaped by culture.
• E) both are perceived as equally believable.

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Definitions:

Nature

The essential qualities or characteristics of something, or the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, landscapes, and other features and products of the earth, as opposed to humans or human creations.

Nurture

The influence of external factors like environment, education, and social experiences on the development of an individual's behaviors and traits.

Inherited

Passed down genetically from one generation to another, referring to traits or conditions determined by one's genes.

Nature-nurture Debate

The nature-nurture debate discusses the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities versus personal experiences in determining or causing differences in physical and behavioral traits.