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What can be a consequence of literal translations from one language to another?

  • Misunderstandings (correct)
  • Increased cultural awareness
  • Improved linguistic styles
  • Enhanced understanding

In American culture, the gesture of using two fingers signifies:

  • Acknowledgment of understanding
  • Obscenity
  • Request for peace
  • Request for two items (correct)

In nonverbal communication, what does a nod typically signify?

  • Affirmative response (correct)
  • Confusion
  • Indifference
  • Negative response

Which theory of non-verbal communication focuses on sign language?

<p>Semiotics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gestures that indicate internal states like stress and anxiety are classified as:

<p>Adaptors (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between Alternative sign language and Primary sign language?

<p>The level of complexity in signs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Illustrators' in nonverbal communication refer to:

<p>Facial expressions and body movements used during speech (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Haptics' refers to the study of communication by:

<p>'Touch' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Emblems' in nonverbal communication are gestures that represent:

<p>'Agreement' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Kinesics' in nonverbal communication primarily focuses on the study of:

<p>'Facial expressions' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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