Increased Eye Contact by the Receiver of a Message Signals

question 46

Multiple Choice

Increased eye contact by the receiver of a message signals:

• A) increasing levels of boredom.
• B) a threat or inference of power.
• C) deceit and dishonesty.
• D) increasing levels of interest and concentration.
• E) uncertainty and skepticism.

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Definitions:

Conflicting Motives

Situations where an individual’s desires or goals are at odds, leading to internal conflict.

Mental Exhaustion

A state of feeling overly tired, drained, or burnt out due to prolonged mental activities, stress, or overstimulation.

Fight-Or-Flight Reaction

An automatic physiological response to threatening situations, equipping an individual with the energy to either fight the threat or escape.

Cortisol Secretion

The process of releasing cortisol, a steroid hormone, by the adrenal glands in response to stress or low blood-glucose concentration.