During a conversation, Kate notices that Javier is moving his hands like she is doing, smiles and shakes his head when she does, and leans toward her when she leans toward him. This unconscious mimicking of Kate by Javier illustrates the
A)reciprocity effect.
B)kinesic dialogue.
C)"chameleon effect."
D)expression feedback hypothesis.

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This behavior is known as the "chameleon effect," which refers to the unconscious mimicry of the postures, mannerisms, facial expressions, and other behaviors of one's interaction partners, such that one person unconsciously imitates the other. This phenomenon helps in creating rapport and smooth social interactions.

During a Conversation, Kate Notices That Javier Is Moving His