Exam 6: Nonverbal Communication

Of all the body movements,facial expressions convey the most information and have the most impact.

To increase your ability to interpret and understand nonverbal communication,you might

What is the study of body movement,gestures,and facial expression called?

A handshake is considered to be what type of touch?

During Steve's presentation to the class,he was constantly scratching his hair and adjusting his tie.What type of gesture was he relying on?

Research suggests that facial cues are the most important form of communication for forming impressions.

A type of nonverbal communication that encompasses body movement._______

A type of gesture that satisfies a psychological or physical need._______

Behaviors used to exert power and influence over others._______

Nonverbal communication can be used to

Guidelines that govern the appropriate use and expression of emotion._______

If your track coach wraps your ankle with an Ace bandage after you twisted your ankle,what type of touch is your coach using?

Research suggests that women,compared to men,are more territorial.

Women seem to gaze more at others during interaction than do men.

Eye contact is powerful and unique in that it communicates interest,affect,and even hatred or aggression,as in "I stared them down."

Objects you possess that help express your identity to others._______

Intentional or unintentional nonverbal behaviors that manifest emotion._______

Verbal communication conveys more meaning than nonverbal communication.

If you point in a particular direction while providing someone directions,in what way are you using nonverbal communication?

Telling a friend "I loved that movie" while rolling your eyes to indicate that you didn't really love the movie is an example of