Maintaining Eye Contact When Conversing in the Dominant American Culture

question 5

Multiple Choice

Maintaining eye contact when conversing in the dominant American culture means

• A) That the conversants understand each other.
• B) That the conversants are being truthful with each other.
• C) That the conversants are actively listening.
• D) Surprise or anger.

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Definitions:

Nativist Perspectives

Nativist Perspectives are theories in psychology and linguistics that suggest certain skills or abilities are innate and hardwired into the brain at birth.

Evolutionary Perspectives

Approaches and explanations in various disciplines that consider the evolutionary origins of behaviors, traits, and structures.

Neural Makeup

The complex structural and functional composition of the nervous system, including all nerve cells and their connections.

Cognitive Abilities

Mental capabilities such as learning, thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making, remembering, and paying attention.