When Two People in a Conversation Are Involved in Nonconscious

question 30

Multiple Choice

When two people in a conversation are involved in nonconscious behavioral mimicry:

• A) one of the members will feel mocked and the conversation usually falters.
• B) the conversation tends to flow and the members tend to like each other.
• C) the conversation tends to be stilted and superficial.
• D) one of the members usually notices and changes his or her behavior to avoid the mimicry.

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Definitions:

Psychological Responses

Emotional or mental reactions to stimuli or experiences, influenced by individual perception and cognitive processes.

Stress

A physical, mental, or emotional response to events that causes bodily or mental tension.

Acculturative Stress

The psychological impact of adapting to a new culture, often experienced by people who immigrate or integrate into a different society.

Dominant Culture

The cultural values, beliefs, and practices that are most influential within a society, often setting norms and standards for behavior.