Which of the Following Is a Possible Reason Why Non-Verbal

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a possible reason why non-verbal communication has survived despite the powerful communication ability provided by speech?

• A) linguistic behaviour may be constructed on top of non-verbal behaviour, which develops before language is acquired
• B) it is an innate behaviour
• C) it is more useful than speech in the communication of ideas
• D) the habit of teaching children how to communicate non-verbally is slow to die out
• E) linguistic ability and non-verbal ability are products of precisely the same neural tissues and therefore must co-exist

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