Manny's cat J. J. rolls on his back and extends his paws, exposing his belly. Having studied the discussion of aggression in your text's chapter on motivation and emotion, Manny recognizes this as a(n) __________ gesture.
A) fearful
B) angry
C) conciliatory
D) loving

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Rolling over and exposing the belly is a conciliatory or submissive gesture in cats, indicating a lack of aggression and a desire to avoid conflict. It is not necessarily indicative of fear, anger, or love.

Manny's Cat J