Explain how you can improve your nonverbal communication.

When Ann confides in Maria that she is angry at her husband, Maria could give an expressive

response or an instrumental response. Define both types of response. Note which is more often associated with men and which with women. Then provide a specific example of each response that Maria might give in this situation. What will be an ideal response?

Amanda wants to start eating more organic foods to help prevent any negative health impacts from ingesting pesticides, but she is concerned that she will not be able to afford the organic products. Amanda is lacking:

a. perceived threat severity b. perceived threat vulnerability c. perceived response efficacy d. perceived self-efficacy