Which of the Following Is True of the Factors That

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the factors that influence nonverbal behavior?

• A)Emblematic gestures are tools that are often used to convey verbal meaning using well-formed sentences.
• B)The use of space in interpersonal interactions is called haptics.
• C)The vocabulary of emblematic gestures,which are tied to words or phrases,are the same across cultures.
• D)Expressive cultures use louder voices with high speech rates,whereas less expressive cultures use softer voices with lower speech rates.

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