While studying abroad, Kimberly was approached by a woman who was speaking rapidly, in a loud and high-pitched voice.Though she could not understand the words the woman was using, Kimberly was able to analyze the woman's _____________ and inferred that she was angry.

A) Kinesics
B) Proxemics
C) Paralanguage
D) Choice of personal effects

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Adele Bateman · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The woman's high-pitched and loud voice is an example of paralanguage, which refers to the vocal but nonverbal aspects of communication. This can include tone, pitch, and volume. Kimberly was able to infer that the woman was angry based on these paralinguistic cues. Kinesics (body language) and proxemics (use of space) may also provide useful information in analyzing someone's emotions, but these were not mentioned in the scenario. Choice of personal effects (such as clothing or accessories) would not be relevant in this situation.

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