According to Studies Reported in the Wall Street Journal's Career

question 86

Multiple Choice

According to studies reported in the Wall Street Journal's Career Journal,where does the majority of meaning come from during face-to-face communication?

• A)a combination of the words spoken and the tone in which they are spoken, with the spoken words being slightly more important than the tone of voice
• B)body language, including facial expressions and posture
• C)the tone of voice
• D)the verbal content of the message

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Definitions:

Sexually Explicit Films

Movies that display detailed sexual content and activities designed for adult audiences.

Aggressively Toward Women

A pattern of behavior that includes physical, emotional, or sexual aggression directed specifically at women.

Short Prison Sentences

Incarceration periods that are relatively brief, often used for minor crimes or as part of plea agreements.

Frustration-Aggression Principle

The principle that frustration—the blocking of an attempt to achieve some goal—creates anger, which can generate aggression.