Regarding body language, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) Body positioning can reveal feelings that would normally be concealed.
B) Unconsciously imitating the postures, mannerisms, and facial expressions of other people as we interact with them is called reciprocal activation.
C) Liking is expressed mainly by leaning toward a person or object.
D) If another person copies your gestures and physical postures, you are more inclined to like them unless it is done too much then it becomes disturbing.

Question

Regarding body language, which of the following statements is FALSE?​
A) ​Body positioning can reveal feelings that would normally be concealed.
B) ​Unconsciously imitating the postures, mannerisms, and facial expressions of other people as we interact with them is called reciprocal activation.
C) ​Liking is expressed mainly by leaning toward a person or object.
D) ​If another person copies your gestures and physical postures, you are more inclined to like them unless it is done too much then it becomes disturbing.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct term for unconsciously imitating the postures, mannerisms, and facial expressions of others is "mirroring," not "reciprocal activation."

Regarding Body Language, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE?​

Regarding Body Language, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE?