__________ speech can perpetuate prejudice, influence us to disconfirm certain groups of people, and perceive such groups in terms of unproven stereotypes

Because of the role of ________ in the perception process, visual stimulation is given primacy in Western countries, thus leading to the saying "seeing is believing."

a. power b. social comparison c. historical time periods d. culture

Which of the following nonverbal cues would be considered to be universal?

A) shaking your head back and forth to indicate ?no? B) looking someone in the eye to indicate honesty C) raising your eyebrows when meeting someone D) giving a ?thumbs up? to indicate approval