During the basketball game, one player does not speak but forms her hands in a "T" to indicate that her team wants to call a time out. What function of nonverbal communication is being used?
A) repeating
B) complementing
C) substituting
D) deceiving

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The player is using nonverbal communication to substitute for verbal communication. Instead of saying "time out," she is using the hand gesture to convey the message.

During the Basketball Game, One Player Does Not Speak but Forms