When Someone Attempts to Decrease Interpersonal Distance, It Is Generally

question 49

Multiple Choice

When someone attempts to decrease interpersonal distance, it is generally interpreted as:

• A) a threat.
• B) a nonverbal sign that she or he is attracted to the other person or would like more intimate contact.
• C) a lack of interest.
• D) a gentle kind of rejection.

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Definitions:

Microvilli

Small, finger-like projections from the surface of some cells which increase the surface area for absorption or secretion.

Sensorineural Hearing

A type of hearing loss resulting from damage to the inner ear or to the nerve pathways from the inner ear to the brain.

Cochlear Implants

Electronic medical devices that replace the function of the damaged inner ear by providing sound signals to the brain, helping individuals with profound deafness or severe hearing loss.

Hair Cells

Sensory receptors located in the inner ear that convert mechanical vibrations from sound waves and head movements into electrical signals to be processed by the brain.