Which of the Following Is Not True of Distance as an Indicator

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of distance as an indicator of emotion?

• A) The acceptable distance to maintain between two people varies from culture to culture.
• B) It is a nonverbal cue to emotion.
• C) It is a more reliable indicator of emotion than facial expression.
• D) Standing further away than usual may indicate fear or dislike.

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Definitions:

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