Multiple Choice
During a conversation one speaker is making sounds ("hmm hmm") , words ("yep") , or gestures (e.g., nodding) to show that he or she is still listening, is understanding, or is agreeing. This is a form of:
A) Back-channel communication
B) Just-cause transmissions
C) Forward-channel communication
D) Unfilled pauses
E) Blocking hesitations
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