What does the Visual Dominance Ratio describe in interpersonal communication?

• A. It measures the frequency of gestures during the conversation.
• B. It describes how eye contact changes between speaking and listening.
• C. It indicates the pace of speaking.
• D. It assesses facial expressions during conflict.

Answer: (D)

Visual Dominance Ratio is about eye contact patterns in a conversation. It describes how attention shifts in gaze when someone is speaking versus when the other person is listening—essentially, who maintains more eye contact and for how long across the speaking and listening moments. This ratio captures the balance of visual attention between the two people and what that suggests about visual dominance in the interaction. It’s not about gestures, speaking pace, or facial expressions, but specifically about who uses more visual attention to control the flow of the conversation.