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1. What is an emblem? Provide an example.
2. What is an illustrator? Provide an example.
3. What is a regulator? Provide an example.
4. What is an adaptor? Provide an example.
5. What is vocalics? Provide an example.
6. Define and give an example of haptics.
7. Why are nonverbal messages more credible than verbal messages?
8. What is the difference between pitch and loudness?
9. Name the four different zones for physical distance.
10. Explain the difference between congruent and incongruent messages.
11. What is an artifact? Give two examples.
12. Identify and explain two factors of environment. Provide an example of each.
13. What is an affect display and give an example?
14. What are three ways to communicate dominance?
15. What are three ways to communicate submissiveness?
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16. Identify two methods for checking one’s nonverbal attributions?
17. Define and explain proxemics and the four spaces.
18. Compare verbal and nonverbal communication.
19. What are three primary functions or messages of nonverbal communication?
20. What can you do to more effectively use nonverbal communication skills?
21. How does gender and culture impact nonverbal communication?
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