Randomly assigned 40 Lebanese undergraduates (mean age 20.45 yrs) to 1 of 2 treatment conditions during testing on the WAIS Digit Span and Similarities subtests. Ss in the experimental group were tested by an examiner who leaned forward in an attentive posture throughout the course of the examination. The examiner also established and maintained eye contact as each question was presented while simultaneously smiling and nodding after every response. Ss in the 2nd treatment condition received neutral nonverbal examiner feedback. In this instance the examiner consistently leaned back in his seat and looked down at the protocol as he presented each item while assuming and maintaining a blank expression. Significant differences were noted between the scores of the 2 groups. The efficacy of the nonverbal praise treatment as a means of reinforcing performance or reducing situational anxiety is noted, and recommendations for Middle Eastern and Occidental psychologists are presented.