Match the Word or Phrase with Its Meaning

question 55

Multiple Choice

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Illustrator

• A) Sounds used to fill in the gaps between words such as "you know" and "uh"
• B) The study of how we use time
• C) Signs of our emotional state
• D) Nonverbal behaviors that grow out of our discomfort
• E) The study of physical space as it relates to human interaction
• F) The study of how we use time.
• G) Body motions that take the place of words
• H) Nonverbal symbols that reinforce a verbal message
• I) Nonverbal behaviors that attempt to control communication
• J) Nonverbal behavior that conveys a wide range of emotions
• K) The study of bodily movements

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Definitions:

Behavioral Allocation

The process of distributing or prioritizing behaviors based on various factors such as rewards, effort required, and environmental cues.

Matching Law

A principle stating that animals will distribute their behaviors in proportion to the rate of reinforcement they receive for those behaviors.

Minimizing Law

The principle suggesting that organisms will adapt their behaviors in order to minimize negative consequences or punishments.

Contrast Law

A principle in psychology that states the perceived intensity of a stimulus can change relative to the intensity of a preceding or surrounding stimulus.