Explain why nonverbal messages are more believable than verbal
What will be an ideal response?
Verbal communication is a conscious activity. While some nonverbal communication is
conscious, a lot of it is subconscious. Thus we do not have complete conscious control
over our nonverbal communication. Therefore, it is much easier to control your words
than your nonverbal responses.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
In the film Precious, the title character is physically, sexually, and mentally abused by her mother. In addition to throwing pans at Precious and calling her names, Precious's mother either starves her daughter or forces her to overeat and berates her for going to school. It is clear early in the film that Precious's mother has failed in her ________ toward her daughter, neglecting her responsibilities to house, feed, educate, and care for her child.
A. genetic ties B. psychological responsibilities C. legal obligations D. role behaviors