A study demonstrated that if a participant is being interviewed by a person who taps her feet,the participant is also more likely to tap his feet;and if he is being interviewed by a person who scratches her head,the participant is also more likely to scratch his head.Which principle does this finding BEST demonstrate?

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This finding is best explained by the principle that the act of observing behavior can change that behavior. The participants in the study were likely unconsciously mimicking the behavior of the interviewer, which can be attributed to the phenomenon of social contagion, where people unconsciously imitate the behavior of others around them.

A Study Demonstrated That If a Participant Is Being Interviewed