Quiz – Clusters to Hypotheses

Question 1 of 6

1. Question

A cluster is defined as what?

A constellation of nonverbal signals occurring together in a compressed timeframe

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A single isolated gesture

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A verbal statement

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A written document

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Question 2 of 6

2. Question

The first step in constructing a valid hypothesis is what?

Start with specificity, isolating the exact behavioral constellation

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Reach an immediate verdict

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Assume the candidate is confident

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Ignore the behavior

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Question 3 of 6

3. Question

How should a hypothesis be formulated?

As a testable prediction with a conditional structure

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As a final verdict

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As an unquestionable fact

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As an opinion with no basis

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Question 4 of 6

4. Question

Mehrabian’s framework reminds us that nonverbal signals do what?

Augment, never replace, substantive evaluation

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Replace all other evidence

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Determine hiring outcomes alone

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Are meaningless

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Question 5 of 6

5. Question

Match each hypothesis-building step to its description.

Sort elements

Isolate the exact behavioral constellation
Use a conditional if-then structure
Decide what confirms or contradicts beforehand
Never let one cluster determine outcomes

Start with specificity

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Formulate a prediction

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Identify evidence

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Treat as provisional

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Question 6 of 6

6. Question

Match each behavioral element to its specific marker from the confidence example.

Sort elements

Elevated
Sustained above four seconds
Steady

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Eye contact

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Vocal rate

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