Which of the Following Statements About Body Language Is True

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about body language is true in the United States?

• A) Self-touching gestures typically indicate the listener is very comfortable with what he or she is hearing.
• B) Individuals use increased arm movement when they are expressing an opinion.
• C) Open and relaxed hands are a good indicator of boredom.
• D) The meaning of hand gestures is consistent from one culture to another.
• E) Individuals sitting with their legs crossed are sending a message of cooperation and confidence.

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Definitions:

Representativeness Heuristic

A cognitive bias where people judge the probability of an event by how much it resembles a typical case.

Prototypical Disorders

Mental health disorders characterized by a set of typical or standard symptoms that represent a common and recognizable example of the disorder.

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by patterns of behavior or thought that are significantly distressing or impairing.

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by obsessive focus on perceived flaws or defects in one's physical appearance.