Which of the following constitutes an emblem when considering nonverbal communication?
A) When people are lying, they speak more slowly.
B) People use a finger on the lips to indicate silence.
C) People embellish their words with accompanying gestures.
D) People make less eye contact when they are tense.

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Emblems are specific gestures that have a direct verbal translation, such as using a finger on the lips to indicate silence. A, C, and D are examples of other nonverbal cues, but they do not fit the definition of an emblem.

Which of the Following Constitutes an Emblem When Considering Nonverbal