Victoria held both of her thumbs up with the remainder of fingers in a fist to signal her approval. This nonverbal gesture is an example of a regulator

Marina is interested in a classmate but doesn't know anything about his views. She decides to watch him, listening to his comments in class. What process is Marina engaged in?

A. the receiver orientation to communication B. personally effective communication C. empowerment D. a passive strategy of uncertainty reduction

What can speakers expect who utilize digital media platforms?

A. decreased need for thorough research and preparation B. greater disengagement from the audience C. greater creativity and interactivity opportunities D. more focus on the speaker's needs, less focus on the audiences' needs