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Fast or slow, small or large, smart or stupid, and short or long are examples of _____________ words.

A ____________________ occurs when a person’s expectation of an outcome, and their subsequent behavior, make the outcome more likely to occur than would otherwise have been the case.

When the emotions conveyed via verbal and nonverbal messages are at odds, people tend to believe the verbal message.

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The fact that you have to make an appointment to see a specialist, whose time is considered valuable, falls under the category of proxemics.

The communication strategies people use to influence how others view them is called ________________.

Emily is speaking with Tristan. As Emily finishes her statement, she uses a falling intonation pattern to signal she is done. Tristan notices and then begins to comment. This is an example of __________.

Fields of experience that help communicators understand others’ behavior are referred to as __________________.

Poor people often destroy the very resources they need for survival

Andrea asks Josh questions to make sure she understands what he’s saying. What type of listening is most closely connected with this tactic?