Here’s the correct answer key for the
Signal Quiz, along with explanations for each non-verbal communication signal:
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1. Tightly clenched fists
✔ B. Aggression
Explanation: Clenched fists are a classic sign of anger, tension, or readiness to confront. It often signals suppressed aggression or frustration.
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2. Rolling eyes
✔ B. Disapproval
Explanation: Rolling eyes is a universally recognized gesture of annoyance, disrespect, or disapproval — often used to express that you disagree or are unimpressed.
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3. Tilting head to one side
✔ B. Interest
Explanation: Tilting the head is often associated with curiosity, attentiveness, and interest. It can also indicate empathy or trying to understand someone better.
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4. Rubbing palms together nervously
✔ C. Anxiety
Explanation: This gesture typically indicates nervousness, anticipation, or anxiety — especially when done repeatedly or in a tense situation.
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5. Crossing arms over the chest
✔ B. Defensiveness
Explanation: Crossed arms create a physical barrier and are commonly interpreted as defensive, closed-off, or resistant behavior — not necessarily agreement or openness.
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6. Avoiding eye contact
✔ B. Shyness
Explanation: While avoiding eye contact can sometimes indicate dishonesty or guilt, in most social contexts (especially among children or in educational settings), it’s more commonly linked to shyness, discomfort, or lack of confidence.
> *Note: In some cultures or situations, it might signal respect — but among the given choices, “Shyness” is the most universally appropriate.*
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7. Tapping fingers impatiently
✔ C. Frustration
Explanation: Repetitive tapping, especially with force or speed, usually signals impatience, boredom, or rising frustration — not calmness or excitement.
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8. Nodding while listening
✔ B. Understanding
Explanation: Nodding is a positive feedback signal in conversation — it shows you’re engaged, following along, and understanding what’s being said. It does not mean disagreement or apathy.
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✔ Final Answer Key:
| Signal | Correct Answer |
|------------------------------|----------------------|
| Tightly clenched fists | B. Aggression |
| Rolling eyes | B. Disapproval |
| Tilting head to one side | B. Interest |
| Rubbing palms together nervously | C. Anxiety |
| Crossing arms over the chest | B. Defensiveness |
| Avoiding eye contact | B. Shyness |
| Tapping fingers impatiently | C. Frustration |
| Nodding while listening | B. Understanding |
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