When People Are Anxious or Frightened, Most People Prefer to Be

question 416

Multiple Choice

When people are anxious or frightened, most people prefer to be

• A)alone.
• B)with people in circumstances similar to their own.
• C)with people in circumstances different from their own.
• D)with people who have overcome the circumstances that they are now facing.

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Definitions:

Immediacy

The quality of bringing one into close or direct engagement; a sense of warmth and closeness in communication or interaction.

Arousal

Feelings of interest and excitement communicated by such nonverbal cues as vocal expressions, facial expressions, and gestures.

Dominance

Power, status, and control communicated by such nonverbal cues as a relaxed posture, greater personal space, and protected personal space.

Nonverbal Cues

Communication signals or expressions that are not spoken or written, such as facial expressions, gestures, and body language.