When powerful individuals want to signal dominance, they maintain a high level of eye contact while _______ but a much lower level of eye contact while _______?
A) giving verbal feedback; listening
B) listening; speaking
C) back-channeling; giving verbal feedback
D) speaking; listening

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Powerful individuals want to assert dominance, so they maintain a high level of eye contact while speaking to establish authority. However, they may display a lower level of eye contact while listening to convey a sense of indifference or superiority towards the person addressing them. This behavior is also seen as a form of nonverbal power play.

When Powerful Individuals Want to Signal Dominance, They Maintain a High