Reading student nonverbal cues – UGC NET Question

Statements A, C and D are correct, while B is the only wrong statement. A is correct because students’ facial expressions often reveal confusion, interest or boredom. C is correct since body posture can indicate whether learners are attentive or disengaged. D is correct as teachers must consider cultural differences when interpreting non-verbal behaviour to avoid misjudging students. B is wrong because non-verbal cues are not always unreliable; when interpreted sensitively and contextually, they provide valuable information.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it marks A and B as wrong statements. A is actually a correct observation about the interpretive value of facial expressions. Although B is wrong, combining it with A means this option does not accurately represent the set of wrong statements.

Option B:
Option B is correct because it identifies B only as the wrong statement. B dismisses all student non-verbal cues as unreliable and suggests they should be ignored, which conflicts with classroom communication practice. By leaving A, C and D outside the wrong set, this option matches the pattern of correctness.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it groups B and C as wrong. While B is indeed wrong, C correctly states that posture can signal levels of engagement. Treating C as wrong creates an overinclusive set, so B and C only cannot be the answer.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it treats A, B and C as wrong statements. As noted, A and C are both valid descriptions of how teachers can read non-verbal behaviour. Including them with B in the wrong set makes this combination logically inconsistent.