The Importance of Using Our Hands as We Talk to Others

question 23

Multiple Choice

The importance of using our hands as we talk to others suggests that language is an extension of the _____ seen in a variety of species.

• A) dominance displays
• B) foraging behaviors
• C) mating dances
• D) predator warnings

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Definitions:

Open Communication

An interaction style that encourages transparent, honest, and straightforward exchange of information and feelings.

Dying

The process leading towards the cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism, often involving a decline in physical and cognitive abilities.

Death

The end of life, characterized by the cessation of vital functions or processes.

Demographers

Experts who study population dynamics, including birth rates, death rates, aging, and migration, to understand how populations change over time.