Why Can Gestures Lead to Misunderstanding and Embarrassment

question 61

Essay

Why can gestures lead to misunderstanding and embarrassment?

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Definitions:

Thorndike's Law

A principle stating that behaviors followed by positive outcomes are more likely to be repeated, whereas behaviors followed by negative outcomes are less likely to be repeated.

Ames Room

An optical illusion room designed to manipulate perceived size and perspective, where objects appear larger or smaller than they really are.

Proximal Stimulus

The physical energy from an object that directly interacts with sensory receptors, leading to perception.

Distal Stimulus

An object or event in the external world that provides information to the sensory organs.