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What percentage of a message's effect is carried by words, according to communication researcher Mehrabian?
What percentage of a message's effect is carried by words, according to communication researcher Mehrabian?
- 7% (correct)
- 93%
- 65%
- 30%
According to Birdwhistell, what percentage of all our social interactions do spoken words account for?
According to Birdwhistell, what percentage of all our social interactions do spoken words account for?
- 75-80%
- 55-60%
- 30-35% (correct)
- 10-15%
Which aspect of communication carries 55% of the social meaning of the messages we send to others?
Which aspect of communication carries 55% of the social meaning of the messages we send to others?
- Auditory
- Vocal
- Verbal
- Visual (correct)
What is the study of posture, movement, gestures, and facial expression called?
What is the study of posture, movement, gestures, and facial expression called?
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Which type of non-verbal communication involves the use of time, such as punctuality or the speed of speech?
Which type of non-verbal communication involves the use of time, such as punctuality or the speed of speech?
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Nonverbal Communication
- 7% of a message's effect is carried by words, according to communication researcher Mehrabian.
- Spoken words account for only 7% of all our social interactions, according to Birdwhistell.
- Facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice carry 55% of the social meaning of the messages we send to others.
- Kinesics is the study of posture, movement, gestures, and facial expression.
- Chronemics is the type of non-verbal communication that involves the use of time, such as punctuality or the speed of speech.
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