Bryan's Speech Tends to Speed Up When He Is Nervous

question 5

Multiple Choice

Bryan's speech tends to speed up when he is nervous, and his pitch becomes higher. Which is the correct description of these nonverbal behaviors?

• A) His speed is chronemics, and his pitch is paralanguage.
• B) His speed is paralanguage, and his pitch is chronemics.
• C) Both his speed and pitch are paralanguage.
• D) Both his speed and pitch are chronemics.

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