What Do Psychologists Call the Tendency to Unconsciously Mimic the Nonverbal

question 33

Multiple Choice

What do psychologists call the tendency to unconsciously mimic the nonverbal behaviour of others?

• A) reciprocation wariness
• B) pluralistic ignorance
• C) the ally effect
• D) the chameleon effect

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