Quiz – Reading Hesitation

Question 1 of 6

1. Question

Which is a measurable nonverbal indicator of hesitation?

Elevated blink rate

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Loud confident speech

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A written signature

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Choice of vocabulary alone

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Question 2 of 6

2. Question

How should hesitation be interpreted according to the capsule?

In context, since it may reflect stress or cognitive processing

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As proof that the person is always lying

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Based only on the time of day

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Based on the person’s job title

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Question 3 of 6

3. Question

What do ethical communicators do when they notice hesitation?

Ask clarifying questions and create psychological safety

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Immediately accuse the person

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Ignore it entirely

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End the conversation at once

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Question 4 of 6

4. Question

Which researchers ground the study of hesitation indicators?

Ekman, DePaulo, and Burgoon

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Newton and Einstein

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Skinner and Watson

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Jung and Adler

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Question 5 of 6

5. Question

Match each hesitation cue to the body area where it appears.

Sort elements

Facial musculature
Eyes
Voice
Gaze direction

Jaw tension

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Blink rate elevation

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Vocal pauses

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Eye movement patterns

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Question 6 of 6

6. Question

Fill in the blanks.

Hesitation reflects Fill in the blank 1 of 3 , cognitive Fill in the blank 2 of 3 , or Fill in the blank 3 of 3 factors rather than exclusively deception.