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“Sex” traditionally refers primarily to biological sex, personality, traits, psychological makeup, attitudes, beliefs, values, sexual orientation, and gender orientation, while, “Gender” traditionally refers to the biological/physiological characteristics that make us female or male.

Which of the following traditions is best described as the early forms of written communication such as scribe and hieroglyphics?

Which of the following is NOT one of the potential explanations researchers have used to try and explain the difference between men and women’s abilities in terms of encoding and decoding nonverbal messages?

Which of the following terms best describes having a neutral facial expression, except for one portion of the face?

Vocal properties are aspects of the voice that can be purposely altered to create meaning within our nonverbal communication repertoire.

Which of the following nonverbal codes describes that touch is touch is a highly important form of communication in the job interview process (ex: handshake). 

As cellphones and new media occupy an ever-increasing space in our lives, they adapt to better suit our communicative needs by featuring increasing forms of nonverbal communication.

Of the five senses, which one do human beings develop first? 

Facework is defined as a set of coordinated practices in which communicators build, maintain, protect, or threaten personal dignity, honor, and respect.

Which of Heslin’s Types of Touch best describes touches associated with cultural norms, such as handshakes, hugs, and kisses as greeting/departure rituals?