During Conversation,Alyssa Holds Steady Eye Contact with Her Friend to Indicate

question 18

Multiple Choice

During conversation,Alyssa holds steady eye contact with her friend to indicate she is listening.Alyssa's eye contact is an example of

• A) haptics.
• B) proxemics.
• C) kinesics.
• D) artifacts.
• E) power.

Understand the concept of convergent and divergent evolution and identify examples of each.

Explain the principles behind the selfish herd hypothesis and its implications for survival strategies within groups.

Describe the factors influencing the formation of sleeping clusters among species and the benefits and costs associated with such behavior.

Understand the principles of optimal foraging theory and how they apply to different species.

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Definitions:

Haptics

The study and application of touch as a means of communication through technology or in human interaction.

Oculesics

The study of eye behavior, eye movements, and the role they play in communication.

Social Status

The recognition, respect, and influence an individual enjoys in a society based on factors such as occupation, wealth, and relationships.

Functionalism

A perspective in sociology that emphasizes the societal institutions' roles in maintaining or undermining societal stability.