The tendency of a speaker to gaze at a lower-status listener is:

A) empathic.
B) unheard of.
C) downright rude.
D) visual dominance behaviour.

Visual Dominance Behaviour

A nonverbal communication pattern where individuals use eye contact or gaze to assert dominance or control in social interactions.

Lower-Status Listener

A listener perceived to have a lower hierarchical position or less power in a given social or professional context, affecting communication dynamics.