Which of the Following Is True Concerning the Research on Nonverbal

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true concerning the research on nonverbal communication functions?

• A)Researchers have found that it is more difficult to detect lying by interpreting nonverbal cues than most people think.
• B) Nonverbal communication has little to do with persuasion.
• C) People use verbal communication more than nonverbal communication to manage how others see them.
• D)Emotional expression is more clearly evident in verbal communication than in nonverbal communication.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that uses rewards and punishments to increase or decrease the likelihood of a behavior.

Behaviour Modification

A process of changing maladaptive or undesired behaviors through reinforcement strategies, punishment, or other learning techniques.

Classical Conditioning

A mode of learning through which two stimuli are systematically associated; a reaction that is initially provoked by the second stimulus soon gets provoked by the first stimulus.

Observational Learning

A learning process where individuals observe and mimic the behavior of others, acquiring new skills or behaviors without direct experience.