_______ is the process whereby individuals shift their speech styles to become more like that of those with whom they are interacting, whereas ______ is the process of using verbal of nonverbal behavior to differentiate oneself from other.
A) Similarity; dissimilarity
B) Similarity; divergence
C) Divergence; convergence
D) Convergence; divergence
E) Accommodation; non-accommodation

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The first blank refers to the process of adjusting one's speech style to be more similar to the person or group they are communicating with, which is known as convergence. The second blank refers to the opposite process of intentionally emphasizing differences between oneself and others, which is known as divergence. Therefore, the correct answer is D) Convergence; divergence.

_______ Is the Process Whereby Individuals Shift Their Speech Styles