With Respect to Common Nonverbal Clusters, Which of the Following

question 39

Multiple Choice

With respect to common nonverbal clusters, which of the following meanings do maintaining a rigid body, crossed arms and legs, minimal eye contact, and pursed lips suggest?

• A) openness
• B) defensiveness
• C) evaluation
• D) deception

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Definitions:

Resistance

The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument, often seen in contexts of physical training or disease treatment.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response model that the body follows in reaction to stress, comprising alarm, resistance, and exhaustion phases.

Organism's Resources

The natural or acquired abilities, qualities, and assets that an organism possesses and utilizes for survival and adaptation.

Exhaustion

A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue, often resulting from prolonged stress or activity.