During a Recent Conversation, Alexis Observed Patricia Making a Nonverbal

question 21

Multiple Choice

During a recent conversation, Alexis observed Patricia making a nonverbal gesture that she could not interpret. Later, she asked Patricia what she had really meant. Which strategy was Alexis using to get the information?

• A) the expectancy violation model
• B) visual dominance
• C) cultural context
• D) perception-checking

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Moral Development

The process through which individuals develop proper attitudes and behaviors toward other people in society, based on social and cultural norms, rules, and laws.

Avoid Punishment

A behavior modification strategy motivated by the desire to evade consequences or negative outcomes.

Ethics Competency

The ability to understand, analyze, and apply ethical principles and values to one's professional behavior and decision-making processes.

Ethical Leadership

The practice of leading by demonstrating ethical behavior, serving as a model for integrity and fairness.