Surgeons whose voices were regarded as dominating and indifferent were more likely to be sued for malpractice than those with a less threatening style. This is an example of: A. accents influencing the way a speaker is perceived by others. B. inflection influencing the way a speaker is perceived by others. C. manipulators influencing the way a speaker is perceived by others. D. disfluencies influencing the way a speaker is perceived by others. E. vocal factors influencing the way a speaker is perceived by others.

Option E: vocal factors influencing the way a speaker is perceived by others.

Explanation:

Nonverbal Communication

This is a form of communication process where messages are conveyed or expressed by nonlinguistic means.

Characteristics of Nonverbal Communication

Nonverbal communication is relational, ambiguous, occurs in mediated messages and largely influenced by cultures and gender etc.

Types of nonverbal communication

There are several types of non verbal communication. They includes: Body movement, touch, voice, distance, territoriality, time, physical attractiveness, clothing, physical movement

The Functions of Nonverbal Communication

1. It is responsible for creating and maintaining relationships

2. It helps to regulate the interaction

3. Helps in concealing/deceiving, managing impressions.

Paralanguage

This is simply knwon as the way a message is being spoken. That is the vocal rate, volume, pronunciation, pitch, tone, and emphasis can give the same word/words many meanings.

answer; /// i believe that the correct answer is ; /// renaissance,printing press, age of exploration and protestant reformation;