Asked by Julie Boyer on May 09, 2024
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Herve, an avid observer of behavior, notices that when a man nods, it most often indicates he agrees, and when a woman nods, it most often indicates she is listening to what is being said. This fits with the observation of sociologists that
A) social status influences the meaning of nonverbal behaviors.
B) nonverbal communication, such as silence, has universal interpretations.
C) the vast majority of human communication is verbal.
D) the communication styles of men and women are inherently incompatible.
Social Status
The perceived rank or position of an individual or group within a social hierarchy.
Nonverbal Behaviors
Communication methods other than spoken or written words, including gestures, facial expressions, body posture, and eye contact, which convey meaning.
Communication Styles
The ways in which individuals express themselves and interpret messages from others, influenced by cultural, social, and personal factors.
- Evaluate the role of nonverbal signals in communicating insights and perspectives.
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Learning Objectives
- Evaluate the role of nonverbal signals in communicating insights and perspectives.
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