An appeasement gesture is a ritualized behaviour that communicates
A) the possibility of attack.
B) sexual interest or receptivity.
C) surrender.
D) the marking of a territorial boundary.
E) independence.

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Appeasement gestures are behaviors intended to mitigate aggression or conflict, signaling surrender or submission rather than aggression or territoriality. These gestures are meant to pacify a potential aggressor and avoid confrontation.

An Appeasement Gesture Is a Ritualized Behaviour That Communicates