During an interview, the subject begins to move around in the chair, jiggles his or her feet, and fidget. These are signs of a lack of what?

• A. Relaxation
• B. Confidence
• C. Attention
• D. Fidgeting and movement

Answer: (D)

Observing someone moving in their chair, jiggling their feet, and fidgeting shows they are not relaxed. When a person is relaxed, their posture is typically still and calm; these restless behaviors signal nervous energy and discomfort with the situation. So, the signs point to a lack of relaxation. Confidence would usually be displayed as steadier, more controlled behavior; attention would be shown by focus rather than restlessness. The described actions themselves don’t define the missing state, but they reveal the absence of relaxation.