Module 1 — When a signal becomes a story too quickly

During a visit, Luna turns her head and licks her lips when a person leans over her. One observer says she feels guilty; another says she wants affection. Both interpretations move too quickly from visible behaviour to an unverified intention.

The responsible starting point is not a fixed signal dictionary. Describe what is visible, add sequence and context, form a provisional hypothesis, and test one safe modification.

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