The Importance of Nonverbal Behavior to Social Perception Can Be

question 88

Multiple Choice

The importance of nonverbal behavior to social perception can be seen by the fact that e-mail messages

• A) are often misinterpreted, especially when the writer is trying to be funny or sarcastic.
• B) have a stronger emotional impact on those who read them than do voicemail messages.
• C) are typically substantially longer and more richly detailed than text messages.
• D) are the preferred means of communication among younger but not older Americans.

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Definitions:

Reticular Formation

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that plays a key role in controlling arousal and consciousness.

Somatosensory Cortex

The section of cortex in which sensory stimulation is projected. It lies just behind the central fissure in the parietal lobe.

Genetic Overlap

The sharing of genetic factors among different traits or disorders, suggesting a common genetic basis.

Association Areas

Regions of the brain that integrate input from different sensory modalities, contributing to complex functions like thought, learning, and memory.