Which of the Following Nonverbal Behavior Patterns Matches with the Assertive

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following nonverbal behavior patterns matches with the assertive communication style?

• A) Moving or leaning too close
• B) Good eye contact
• C) Loud voice
• D) Wringing hands
• E) Ambiguous tone

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Definitions:

Negative Punishment

A behavior reduction strategy where a favorable stimulus is removed following the undesired behavior.

Avoidance Learning

A process in behavioral psychology where a subject learns to prevent the occurrence of an unpleasant stimulus by performing a particular behavior.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral strategy where an aversive stimulus is removed following a desired behavior, increasing the frequency of that behavior.

Punishment

A consequence that reduces the likelihood of a behavior occurring in the future, often used in behavior modification strategies.