Question 1

Some nonverbal cues have universally shared meanings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

You wave your hand forward while telling a driver in a car in front of you to "Go Back!" In the United States, this is an example of nonverbal

Accepted Answer

A)  repetition of a verbal message 
B)  regulation of a verbal message 
C)  contradiction of a verbal message 
D)  substitution of a verbal cue for a nonverbal message 
A)  repetition of a verbal message 
B)  regulation of a verbal message 
C)  contradiction of a verbal message 
D)  substitution of a verbal cue for a nonverbal message

Question 3

The following is a valid conclusion, based on research, about gestures and cultures:

Accepted Answer

A)  Identical gestures always produce identical meaning in different cultures because gestures are natural displays of feelings. 
B)  Illustrators usually come naturally to individuals from all cultures. 
C)  There are no gestures that mean the same thing to members of different cultures. 
D)  Every culture uses the thumbs-up sign to mean "good going" or "nice job." 
A)  Identical gestures always produce identical meaning in different cultures because gestures are natural displays of feelings. 
B)  Illustrators usually come naturally to individuals from all cultures. 
C)  There are no gestures that mean the same thing to members of different cultures. 
D)  Every culture uses the thumbs-up sign to mean "good going" or "nice job."

Question 4

Nonverbal and verbal communication are interconnected in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonverbal cues can repeat verbal messages. 
B)  Nonverbal cues can substitute for verbal messages. 
C)  Nonverbal cues can contradict verbal messages. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Nonverbal cues can repeat verbal messages. 
B)  Nonverbal cues can substitute for verbal messages. 
C)  Nonverbal cues can contradict verbal messages. 
D)  all of the above

Question 5

Bilateral symmetry is a universally accepted characteristic of attractive individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following are types of touch?

Accepted Answer

A)  functional-professional 
B)  social-polite 
C)  friendship-warmth 
D)  all of the above 
A)  functional-professional 
B)  social-polite 
C)  friendship-warmth 
D)  all of the above

Question 7

Illustrators are gestures that help explain what a person says to another person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

General guidelines for communicating competently with nonverbal communication include

Accepted Answer

A)  learning to "crack the nonverbal code" so that you can read a person precisely 
B)  recognizing cultural differences in the use of nonverbal codes 
C)  relying on a single, yet powerful, discrete nonverbal behavior for perceiving accurately 
D)  all of the above 
A)  learning to "crack the nonverbal code" so that you can read a person precisely 
B)  recognizing cultural differences in the use of nonverbal codes 
C)  relying on a single, yet powerful, discrete nonverbal behavior for perceiving accurately 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

What percentage of touches are unwanted

Accepted Answer

A)  15% 
B)  30% 
C)  60% 
D)  80% 
A)  15% 
B)  30% 
C)  60% 
D)  80%

Question 10

Members of diverse cultures recognize different intensity of emotion communicated by facial expressions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Kinesics refers to the study of touch.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When giving directions, Clayton points to the right while saying "Turn right on Main Street." Which function of nonverbal communication does this represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  contradiction 
B)  repetition 
C)  substitution 
D)  accentuation 
A)  contradiction 
B)  repetition 
C)  substitution 
D)  accentuation

Question 13

Which of the following are valid statements about nonverbal communication and children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Infants depend less on nonverbal communication than adults. 
B)  Understanding sarcasm from tone of voice and facial expressions is learned quickly, usually readily identified by kindergartners. 
C)  When children begin to learn language, nonverbal communication becomes far more important than verbal communication. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  Infants depend less on nonverbal communication than adults. 
B)  Understanding sarcasm from tone of voice and facial expressions is learned quickly, usually readily identified by kindergartners. 
C)  When children begin to learn language, nonverbal communication becomes far more important than verbal communication. 
D)  none of the above

Question 14

All cultures view speaking in a loud voice as appropriate when you want to make an important point.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Some nonverbal cues have universally shared meanings.

You wave your hand forward while telling a driver in a car in front of you to "Go Back!" In the United States, this is an example of nonverbal

The following is a valid conclusion, based on research, about gestures and cultures:

Nonverbal and verbal communication are interconnected in which of the following ways?

Bilateral symmetry is a universally accepted characteristic of attractive individuals.

Which of the following are types of touch?

Illustrators are gestures that help explain what a person says to another person.

General guidelines for communicating competently with nonverbal communication include

What percentage of touches are unwanted

Members of diverse cultures recognize different intensity of emotion communicated by facial expressions.

Kinesics refers to the study of touch.

When giving directions, Clayton points to the right while saying "Turn right on Main Street." Which function of nonverbal communication does this represent?

Which of the following are valid statements about nonverbal communication and children?

All cultures view speaking in a loud voice as appropriate when you want to make an important point.

Competent Communication: Effective and Appropriate

Perceptions of Self and Others: Who Am I Who Are They

Culture and Gender

Language: Sharing Meaning With Words

Listening to Others

Power: The Inescapable Interpersonal Dynamic

Making Relationships Work

Interpersonal Conflict Management

The Anatomy of Small Groups

Creating Effective Groups

Preparing Speeches

Presenting Speeches

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

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Exam 5: Nonverbal Communication: Sharing Meaning Without Words

Some nonverbal cues have universally shared meanings.

You wave your hand forward while telling a driver in a car in front of you to "Go Back!" In the United States, this is an example of nonverbal

The following is a valid conclusion, based on research, about gestures and cultures:

Nonverbal and verbal communication are interconnected in which of the following ways?

Bilateral symmetry is a universally accepted characteristic of attractive individuals.

Which of the following are types of touch?

Illustrators are gestures that help explain what a person says to another person.

General guidelines for communicating competently with nonverbal communication include

What percentage of touches are unwanted

Members of diverse cultures recognize different intensity of emotion communicated by facial expressions.

Kinesics refers to the study of touch.

When giving directions, Clayton points to the right while saying "Turn right on Main Street." Which function of nonverbal communication does this represent?

Which of the following are valid statements about nonverbal communication and children?

All cultures view speaking in a loud voice as appropriate when you want to make an important point.

Competent Communication: Effective and Appropriate

Perceptions of Self and Others: Who Am I Who Are They

Culture and Gender

Language: Sharing Meaning With Words

Listening to Others

Power: The Inescapable Interpersonal Dynamic

Making Relationships Work

Interpersonal Conflict Management

The Anatomy of Small Groups

Creating Effective Groups

Preparing Speeches

Presenting Speeches

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Filters