Mannerisms Such as Playing with Your Car Keys, Fidgeting, Rocking

question 25

Multiple Choice

Mannerisms such as playing with your car keys, fidgeting, rocking, and pacing can communicate _____.

• A)nervousness
• B)over-confidence
• C)dislike for the audience
• D)lack of credentials

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Definitions:

L-DOPA

A chemical precursor to dopamine, used as a medication to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and dopamine-responsive dystonias.

Synaptic Transmitter

Chemical substances released by neurons to transmit signals across a synapse to another neuron, muscle, or gland.

Parkinson's Disease

A progressive neurological disorder characterized by motor symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and slow movement, often linked to the depletion of dopamine.

Stimulant

A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body, often used to increase alertness, attention, and energy.