The Expectation to Look Someone in the Eye When Talking

question 7

Multiple Choice

The expectation to look someone in the eye when talking with them refers to a __________.

• A)norm
• B)role
• C)value
• D)belief

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Definitions:

Brainstem

The part of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord and controls vital functions such as breathing and heart rate.

Amygdala

A structure within the brain that is involved in processing emotions, particularly fear and pleasure, and plays a key role in memory, decision-making, and emotional reactions.

Medial Forebrain Bundle

A neural pathway in the brain involving the transmission of dopamine and implicated in the regulation of pleasure and reward.

Reticular Formation

The reticular formation is a complex network of nerve pathways in the brainstem involved in consciousness, sleep-wake cycles, and mediating overall levels of arousal.