Herve, an Avid Observer of Behavior, Notices That When a Man

question 75

Multiple Choice

Herve, an avid observer of behavior, notices that when a man nods, it most often indicates he agrees, and when a woman nods, it most often indicates she is listening to what is being said. This fits with the observation of sociologists that

• A) social status influences the meaning of nonverbal behaviors.
• B) nonverbal communication, such as silence, has universal interpretations.
• C) the vast majority of human communication is verbal.
• D) the communication styles of men and women are inherently incompatible.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon that occurs when an individual holds contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values, leading to discomfort and motivation to reduce the inconsistency.

Behavioral Component

The aspect of attitude that reflects how one's beliefs and feelings affect their actions or behavior towards a subject.

Attitude

A relatively stable evaluation of a person, object, situation, or issue, along a continuum ranging from positive to negative.

Bystander Apathy

A social psychological phenomenon in which individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.