Chartran and Bargh (1999) Had Experimental Accomplices Mimic the Mannerisms

question 25

Multiple Choice

Chartran and Bargh (1999) had experimental accomplices mimic the mannerisms of some participants but not others. They found that

• A) participants whose mannerisms were mimicked liked the accomplice more than participants who were not copied.
• B) participants whose mannerisms were copied by an accomplice reported being more uncomfortable during the interaction than those who were not mimicked.
• C) imitating the mannerisms of the participants tended to reduce the nonverbal behaviors exhibited during the interaction.
• D) participants who were not mimicked by their interaction partners indicated a greater willingness to interact with that person again in the future.

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