What Is the Purpose of an Emoticon

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Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of an emoticon?

• A) To convey nonlinguistic communication.
• B) To promote humor in e-mail exchanges.
• C) To make reading e-mail more interesting.
• D) To enhance the emotional reaction of the recipient of the e-mail.

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Definitions:

State of Shock

A medical condition characterized by a significant reduction in blood flow throughout the body, which can lead to organ failure and death if not treated promptly.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality traits and underestimate situational factors when explaining someone else's behavior.

Internal Dispositions

Enduring personality traits, attitudes, or behaviors that an individual consistently exhibits across different situations.

Situational Determinants

These refer to external factors or environmental conditions that influence an individual's behavior, emotions, and decisions in different contexts.