Question 1

Employers sometimes turn down especially good-looking candidates because they perceive them to be

Accepted Answer

A)  manipulators. 
B)  snobs. 
C)  threats. 
D)  distractions. 
A)  manipulators. 
B)  snobs. 
C)  threats. 
D)  distractions. C

Question 2

A message expressed through nonlinguistic means is called

Accepted Answer

A)  assertive communication. 
B)  connotative meaning. 
C)  nonverbal communication. 
D)  denotative meaning. 
A)  assertive communication. 
B)  connotative meaning. 
C)  nonverbal communication. 
D)  denotative meaning. C

Question 3

Your boss did not respond to an email you sent and then resent. When you see her in the hallway, you mention the email, and say, "I assumed you were busy or you were waiting to see me in person to talk about my message." This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  selective attention. 
B)  affect blend. 
C)  social exchange theory. 
D)  perception checking. 
A)  selective attention. 
B)  affect blend. 
C)  social exchange theory. 
D)  perception checking. D

Question 4

Stammering-the use of "uh," "um," "er," and so on-is also called

Accepted Answer

A)  disfluency. 
B)  paralanguage. 
C)  an affect blend. 
D)  a manipulator. 
A)  disfluency. 
B)  paralanguage. 
C)  an affect blend. 
D)  a manipulator.

Question 5

Bryan's speech tends to speed up when he is nervous, and his pitch becomes higher. Which is the correct description of these nonverbal behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  His speed is chronemics, and his pitch is paralanguage. 
B)  His speed is paralanguage, and his pitch is chronemics. 
C)  Both his speed and pitch are paralanguage. 
D)  Both his speed and pitch are chronemics. 
A)  His speed is chronemics, and his pitch is paralanguage. 
B)  His speed is paralanguage, and his pitch is chronemics. 
C)  Both his speed and pitch are paralanguage. 
D)  Both his speed and pitch are chronemics.

Question 6

You have been invited to a party where you don't know many people. In an effort to make a good first impression that projects confidence, you smile frequently and maintain a relaxed body posture. This nonverbal communication is related to

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural environment. 
B)  identity management. 
C)  disinhibition. 
D)  informal roles. 
A)  cultural environment. 
B)  identity management. 
C)  disinhibition. 
D)  informal roles.

Question 7

When Lilly takes and posts selfies on social media, she emulates the images of women she sees most often on TV and in movies. Which of the following statements describing Lily's posts is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  She has a stern expression. 
B)  She is suggestively dressed and smiling. 
C)  She wears loose-fitting clothes and has a stern expression. 
D)  She looks strong and in charge. 
A)  She has a stern expression. 
B)  She is suggestively dressed and smiling. 
C)  She wears loose-fitting clothes and has a stern expression. 
D)  She looks strong and in charge.

Question 8

Jared is looking intently at his computer screen when his father walks into his room. What should his father conclude about Jared's behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  He is concentrating. 
B)  He is angry. 
C)  He does not want to be disturbed. 
D)  It is impossible to say because nonverbal cues can mean more than one thing. 
A)  He is concentrating. 
B)  He is angry. 
C)  He does not want to be disturbed. 
D)  It is impossible to say because nonverbal cues can mean more than one thing.

Question 9

Which of the following is most clearly an example of nonverbal communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Laughter 
B)  Email 
C)  American Sign Language 
D)  Speeches 
A)  Laughter 
B)  Email 
C)  American Sign Language 
D)  Speeches

Question 10

You prefer classrooms with natural light and a view of the campus through the window. This preference is related to which contextual element of nonverbal communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Territory 
B)  Environment 
C)  Chronemics 
D)  Proxemics 
A)  Territory 
B)  Environment 
C)  Chronemics 
D)  Proxemics

Question 11

According to expectancy violation theory, what happens when someone invades your personal space?

Accepted Answer

If the behavior is welcomed, p

Question 12

Clara is a very punctual person who prefers to complete one task before starting another. Clara has a _______ orientation.

Accepted Answer

A)  chronemic 
B)  polychronic 
C)  monochromic 
D)  synchronic 
A)  chronemic 
B)  polychronic 
C)  monochromic 
D)  synchronic

Question 13

_______ influence the degree to which people either overlook or imagine deception by others.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dysfunctional roles 
B)  Disconfirming responses 
C)  Internal biases 
D)  Confirming responses 
A)  Dysfunctional roles 
B)  Disconfirming responses 
C)  Internal biases 
D)  Confirming responses

Question 14

What are the five functions served by nonverbal communication?

Accepted Answer

Repeating, substitut

Question 15

What is one of the primary reasons that it is difficult to detect deception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonverbal cues are essential for success. 
B)  Nonverbal cues are ambiguous. 
C)  Nonverbal cues are related to identity management. 
D)  Nonverbal cues are impossible to avoid. 
A)  Nonverbal cues are essential for success. 
B)  Nonverbal cues are ambiguous. 
C)  Nonverbal cues are related to identity management. 
D)  Nonverbal cues are impossible to avoid.

Question 16

When nonverbal cues are used to reinforce a message, it is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  repeating. 
B)  substituting. 
C)  complementing. 
D)  regulating. 
A)  repeating. 
B)  substituting. 
C)  complementing. 
D)  regulating.

Question 17

Which of the following statements about nonverbal communication is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is unambiguous. 
B)  It is unrelated to identity management. 
C)  It helps define relationships. 
D)  It is easy to avoid. 
A)  It is unambiguous. 
B)  It is unrelated to identity management. 
C)  It helps define relationships. 
D)  It is easy to avoid.

Question 18

Explain why nonverbal communication is essential to success.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but may include:
a) It

Question 19

What cues indicate that someone is lying?

Accepted Answer

Decades of research

Question 20

Your friends Carter and Julia are thinking about getting matching tattoos on their forearms. You know that body art is an important means of self-expression, but there are some drawbacks your friends should take into account. What advice based on research do you give them?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carter should get the tattoo because men with ink are seen as aggressive and masculine, which makes them more attractive to women and potential employers. Julia, however, should pass because tattooed women are judged more harshly than those without tattoos. 
B)  Carter should pass because most women do not regard tattooed men as good husband or father material. Julia, however, should get the tattoo because it will boost her attractiveness rating, making it easier for her to find a romantic partner. 
C)  They should get the tattoos. With almost half of people age 40 and under sporting tattoos, body art is no longer taboo in most workplaces. The drawback is that tattoos aren't considered as attractive on older bodies, so they will need to consider how the tattoos will look in 10-20 years. 
D)  They may want to reconsider getting tattoos on their forearms, as visible tattoos are still taboo in many workplaces. Tattoos hidden by clothes probably won't affect their chances of getting hired. 
A)  Carter should get the tattoo because men with ink are seen as aggressive and masculine, which makes them more attractive to women and potential employers. Julia, however, should pass because tattooed women are judged more harshly than those without tattoos. 
B)  Carter should pass because most women do not regard tattooed men as good husband or father material. Julia, however, should get the tattoo because it will boost her attractiveness rating, making it easier for her to find a romantic partner. 
C)  They should get the tattoos. With almost half of people age 40 and under sporting tattoos, body art is no longer taboo in most workplaces. The drawback is that tattoos aren't considered as attractive on older bodies, so they will need to consider how the tattoos will look in 10-20 years. 
D)  They may want to reconsider getting tattoos on their forearms, as visible tattoos are still taboo in many workplaces. Tattoos hidden by clothes probably won't affect their chances of getting hired.

Employers sometimes turn down especially good-looking candidates because they perceive them to be

A message expressed through nonlinguistic means is called

Your boss did not respond to an email you sent and then resent. When you see her in the hallway, you mention the email, and say, "I assumed you were busy or you were waiting to see me in person to talk about my message." This is an example of

Stammering-the use of "uh," "um," "er," and so on-is also called

Bryan's speech tends to speed up when he is nervous, and his pitch becomes higher. Which is the correct description of these nonverbal behaviors?

You have been invited to a party where you don't know many people. In an effort to make a good first impression that projects confidence, you smile frequently and maintain a relaxed body posture. This nonverbal communication is related to

When Lilly takes and posts selfies on social media, she emulates the images of women she sees most often on TV and in movies. Which of the following statements describing Lily's posts is most accurate?

Jared is looking intently at his computer screen when his father walks into his room. What should his father conclude about Jared's behavior?

Which of the following is most clearly an example of nonverbal communication?

You prefer classrooms with natural light and a view of the campus through the window. This preference is related to which contextual element of nonverbal communication?

According to expectancy violation theory, what happens when someone invades your personal space?

Clara is a very punctual person who prefers to complete one task before starting another. Clara has a _______ orientation.

_______ influence the degree to which people either overlook or imagine deception by others.

What are the five functions served by nonverbal communication?

What is one of the primary reasons that it is difficult to detect deception?

When nonverbal cues are used to reinforce a message, it is known as

Which of the following statements about nonverbal communication is true?

Explain why nonverbal communication is essential to success.

What cues indicate that someone is lying?

Your friends Carter and Julia are thinking about getting matching tattoos on their forearms. You know that body art is an important means of self-expression, but there are some drawbacks your friends should take into account. What advice based on research do you give them?

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Exam 6: Nonverbal Communication

Employers sometimes turn down especially good-looking candidates because they perceive them to be

A message expressed through nonlinguistic means is called

Your boss did not respond to an email you sent and then resent. When you see her in the hallway, you mention the email, and say, "I assumed you were busy or you were waiting to see me in person to talk about my message." This is an example of

Stammering-the use of "uh," "um," "er," and so on-is also called

Bryan's speech tends to speed up when he is nervous, and his pitch becomes higher. Which is the correct description of these nonverbal behaviors?

You have been invited to a party where you don't know many people. In an effort to make a good first impression that projects confidence, you smile frequently and maintain a relaxed body posture. This nonverbal communication is related to

When Lilly takes and posts selfies on social media, she emulates the images of women she sees most often on TV and in movies. Which of the following statements describing Lily's posts is most accurate?

Jared is looking intently at his computer screen when his father walks into his room. What should his father conclude about Jared's behavior?

Which of the following is most clearly an example of nonverbal communication?

You prefer classrooms with natural light and a view of the campus through the window. This preference is related to which contextual element of nonverbal communication?

According to expectancy violation theory, what happens when someone invades your personal space?

Clara is a very punctual person who prefers to complete one task before starting another. Clara has a _______ orientation.

_______ influence the degree to which people either overlook or imagine deception by others.

What are the five functions served by nonverbal communication?

What is one of the primary reasons that it is difficult to detect deception?

When nonverbal cues are used to reinforce a message, it is known as

Which of the following statements about nonverbal communication is true?

Explain why nonverbal communication is essential to success.

What cues indicate that someone is lying?

Your friends Carter and Julia are thinking about getting matching tattoos on their forearms. You know that body art is an important means of self-expression, but there are some drawbacks your friends should take into account. What advice based on research do you give them?

The Importance of Communication

The Self, Perception, and Communication

Communication and Culture

Language

Listening

Communicating in Interpersonal Relationships

Communicating With Friends and Family

Communicating With Romantic Partners

Communicating on the Job Market

Communicating in the Workplace

Preparing Speeches

Presenting Speeches

Speaking to Inform and Persuade

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