Which of the Following Statements About Appearance as a Nonverbal

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about appearance as a nonverbal communicator is true?

• A)A salesperson should always wear professional attire.
• B)It is much better to under dress than to overdress.
• C)Salespeople should attempt to match their style of dress to that of their customers.
• D)In today's business world, ties are an unnecessary bother and do nothing to add to a salesperson's potential for success.
• E)Successful salespeople wear high-fashion clothing.

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Definitions:

Selective Perceptions

The psychological process by which individuals perceive what they want in media messages while ignoring opposing viewpoints.

Inductive Perceptions

The cognitive process of making generalized conclusions or theories based on specific observations or experiences.

Subliminal Perception

The capacity to perceive and respond to stimuli that are presented below the threshold of awareness.

Selective Perception

The process by which individuals perceive what they want to in media messages while ignoring opposing viewpoints due to personal attitudes and beliefs.