When a person is lying, illustrators tend to _____, and emblems tend to _____.
A)increase; increase
B)increase; decrease
C)decrease; increase
D)decrease; decrease

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When a person is lying, illustrators (gestures accompanying speech) tend to decrease, as the liar may be more focused on controlling their words and not giving away any physical cues. On the other hand, emblems (gestures that have a specific meaning that can be translated across cultures, such as nodding for agreement) tend to increase, as the liar may be using these gestures to compensate for their lack of verbal honesty.

When a Person Is Lying, Illustrators Tend to _____, and Emblems