Question 1

Which of the following is TRUE regarding culture and touch?

Accepted Answer

A)  Muslim children frequently engage in touch, even among member of the opposite sex. 
B)  Koreans prefer task-related touching. 
C)  contact cultures avoid excessive touching during communication. 
D)  Southern Europeans are more often than not members of contact cultures, who touch one another during conversation. 
A)  Muslim children frequently engage in touch, even among member of the opposite sex. 
B)  Koreans prefer task-related touching. 
C)  contact cultures avoid excessive touching during communication. 
D)  Southern Europeans are more often than not members of contact cultures, who touch one another during conversation.

Question 2

Affect displays can't consciously be controlled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

How can you improve the way you encode and decode nonverbal messages? Be as thorough as possible regarding the methods in this chapter, and provide at least three examples.

Accepted Answer

Improving the way you encode and decode

Question 4

François sees that a prime study spot is available next to the window in the library, but he has to grab some books before he sits down. In order to claim the spot, François sets down his coffee cup on the table. This is an example of which type of marker?

Accepted Answer

A)  central 
B)  boundary 
C)  ear 
D)  secondary 
A)  central 
B)  boundary 
C)  ear 
D)  secondary

Question 5

Scratching to relieve an itch is an example of what type of body movement?

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptor 
B)  regulator 
C)  emblem 
D)  illustrator 
A)  adaptor 
B)  regulator 
C)  emblem 
D)  illustrator

Question 6

Which group, according to recent studies, is more skilled at both encoding and decoding nonverbal messages?

Accepted Answer

A)  children 
B)  men 
C)  older people 
D)  women 
A)  children 
B)  men 
C)  older people 
D)  women

Question 7

When decoding verbal messages, be _______in drawing conclusions.

Accepted Answer

A)  immediate 
B)  tentative 
C)  abrupt 
D)  enthusiastic 
A)  immediate 
B)  tentative 
C)  abrupt 
D)  enthusiastic

Question 8

The word "multitasking" is evidence of _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  polychronic time orientation 
B)  formal time 
C)  a social clock 
D)  monochronic time orientation 
A)  polychronic time orientation 
B)  formal time 
C)  a social clock 
D)  monochronic time orientation

Question 9

In what ways does the United States display a monochronic or polychronic time orientation? Be specific as possible, and cite examples where appropriate.

Accepted Answer

Students might want to discuss how techn

Question 10

Boys are less satisfied with their height than girls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to the text, your watch or ring is an example of a(n) _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  marker 
B)  status indicator 
C)  artifact 
D)  emblem 
A)  marker 
B)  status indicator 
C)  artifact 
D)  emblem

Question 12

Research shows that women smile more than men do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When encoding nonverbal messages, avoid extremes and monotony.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Territories that are yours and yours alone are called ________ territories.

Accepted Answer

A)  personal 
B)  social 
C)  intimate 
D)  primary 
A)  personal 
B)  social 
C)  intimate 
D)  primary

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of the facial management technique called neutralizing?

Accepted Answer

A)  exaggerating your surprise at a birthday party you already suspected 
B)  covering up your own joy at your recent promotion in the presence of a friend who received bad news 
C)  covering up your sadness so as not to depress those around you 
D)  expressing happiness although you don't really feel it 
A)  exaggerating your surprise at a birthday party you already suspected 
B)  covering up your own joy at your recent promotion in the presence of a friend who received bad news 
C)  covering up your sadness so as not to depress those around you 
D)  expressing happiness although you don't really feel it

Question 16

Proxemics is the study of communication through body movement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Emblems have rather specific translations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to the text, _______ communication is perhaps the most primitive form of communication and probably the first to be used.

Accepted Answer

A)  visual 
B)  touch 
C)  scent 
D)  auditory 
A)  visual 
B)  touch 
C)  scent 
D)  auditory

Question 19

Which of the following is among the important findings regarding touch avoidance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Females score higher than men on same-sex touch avoidance. 
B)  Younger people have higher touch avoidance scores for opposite-sex persons than do older people. 
C)  women have higher touch avoidance scores for opposite-sex touching than do men. 
D)  There is no difference in touch avoidance between men and women. 
A)  Females score higher than men on same-sex touch avoidance. 
B)  Younger people have higher touch avoidance scores for opposite-sex persons than do older people. 
C)  women have higher touch avoidance scores for opposite-sex touching than do men. 
D)  There is no difference in touch avoidance between men and women.

Question 20

The "Okay" sign is an example of an illustrator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is TRUE regarding culture and touch?

Affect displays can't consciously be controlled.

How can you improve the way you encode and decode nonverbal messages? Be as thorough as possible regarding the methods in this chapter, and provide at least three examples.

François sees that a prime study spot is available next to the window in the library, but he has to grab some books before he sits down. In order to claim the spot, François sets down his coffee cup on the table. This is an example of which type of marker?

Scratching to relieve an itch is an example of what type of body movement?

Which group, according to recent studies, is more skilled at both encoding and decoding nonverbal messages?

When decoding verbal messages, be _______in drawing conclusions.

The word "multitasking" is evidence of _______.

In what ways does the United States display a monochronic or polychronic time orientation? Be specific as possible, and cite examples where appropriate.

Boys are less satisfied with their height than girls.

According to the text, your watch or ring is an example of a(n) _______.

Research shows that women smile more than men do.

When encoding nonverbal messages, avoid extremes and monotony.

Territories that are yours and yours alone are called ________ territories.

Which of the following is an example of the facial management technique called neutralizing?

Proxemics is the study of communication through body movement.

Emblems have rather specific translations.

According to the text, _______ communication is perhaps the most primitive form of communication and probably the first to be used.

Which of the following is among the important findings regarding touch avoidance?

The "Okay" sign is an example of an illustrator.

Foundations of Interpersonal Communication

Culture and Interpersonal Communication

Perception of the Self and Others in Interpersonal Communication

Verbal Messages

Listening in Interpersonal Communication

Emotional Messages

Conversational Messages

Interpersonal Relationship Stages, Theories, and Communication

Interpersonal Relationship Types

Interpersonal Conflict and Conflict Management

Interpersonal Power and Influence

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Exam 5: Nonverbal Messages

Which of the following is TRUE regarding culture and touch?

Affect displays can't consciously be controlled.

How can you improve the way you encode and decode nonverbal messages? Be as thorough as possible regarding the methods in this chapter, and provide at least three examples.

François sees that a prime study spot is available next to the window in the library, but he has to grab some books before he sits down. In order to claim the spot, François sets down his coffee cup on the table. This is an example of which type of marker?

Scratching to relieve an itch is an example of what type of body movement?

Which group, according to recent studies, is more skilled at both encoding and decoding nonverbal messages?

When decoding verbal messages, be _______in drawing conclusions.

The word "multitasking" is evidence of _______.

In what ways does the United States display a monochronic or polychronic time orientation? Be specific as possible, and cite examples where appropriate.

Boys are less satisfied with their height than girls.

According to the text, your watch or ring is an example of a(n) _______.

Research shows that women smile more than men do.

When encoding nonverbal messages, avoid extremes and monotony.

Territories that are yours and yours alone are called ________ territories.

Which of the following is an example of the facial management technique called neutralizing?

Proxemics is the study of communication through body movement.

Emblems have rather specific translations.

According to the text, _______ communication is perhaps the most primitive form of communication and probably the first to be used.

Which of the following is among the important findings regarding touch avoidance?

The "Okay" sign is an example of an illustrator.

Foundations of Interpersonal Communication

Culture and Interpersonal Communication

Perception of the Self and Others in Interpersonal Communication

Verbal Messages

Listening in Interpersonal Communication

Emotional Messages

Conversational Messages

Interpersonal Relationship Stages, Theories, and Communication

Interpersonal Relationship Types

Interpersonal Conflict and Conflict Management

Interpersonal Power and Influence

Filters