Speech Accommodation Theory Has Recently Been Extended Such That

question 64

Multiple Choice

Speech accommodation theory has recently been extended such that:

• A) it recognises that convergence and divergence can occur in the form of both verbal and non-verbal behaviour.
• B) it recognises that convergence and divergence cannot occur simultaneously.
• C) it recognises that convergence and divergence only occur in the form of verbal behaviour.
• D) it recognises that convergence and divergence occur cross-culturally.

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Definitions:

Immediacy

The quality of being immediate or direct, often used in communication to refer to the directness or presence in the moment.

Disclose

To disclose is to make known or reveal something that was previously private, secret, or unknown.

Influencing Response

An influencing response is a communication technique used in counseling to guide or impact a client's thoughts, feelings, or behaviors in a therapeutic direction.

Interpretation

The process of explaining, analyzing, or giving meaning to something, such as data, actions, or events.