Which of These People Engages in a Behavior That Is

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of these people engages in a behavior that is the single most preventable cause of death and disease in the United States?

• A) Ben, who drives fast and sometimes is drunk behind the wheel
• B) Amit, who drinks six cups of coffee a day
• C) Dante, who is 15 years old and obese
• D) Terri, who has smoked a pack of cigarettes a day for years

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Definitions:

Perception Checking

Asking someone whether your interpretation of his or her nonverbal behavior is accurate.

Regulators

Nonverbal messages that help to control the interaction or flow of communication between two people.

Expressive

Characterized by the ability or tendency to openly and effectively convey thoughts, feelings, and emotions.

Cognitive

Pertains to the processes involved in thinking, understanding, learning, and remembering.