Which of the following statements about the relationship between gesture and speech is false?

a. Gesture and speech appear to develop together.
b. Gesture and speech are likely controlled by completely different areas of the brain.
c. Gestures can help speakers retrieve words for which they are searching.
d. The type of gesture performed in relation to a speech act is related to the size of the forthcoming speech act.

ANS: b

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a. Gender has no impact on the outcomes of affection b. Greater father affection is beneficial no matter what level of affection is shown by the mother c. Increased father affection paired with decreased mother affection is associated with more mental health problems d. Fathers are always less affectionate than mothers e. When adult children feel more affection toward their father, they will visit him more frequently

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When a person's power is based on the respect and trust they've earned from others in the group, this is an example of

a) coercive power. b) legitimate power. c) referent power. d) personal power. e) deferred power.

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