Question 1

The nonverbal expectancy violations theory suggests that

Accepted Answer

A)  during enculturation we develop expectations (mostly subconscious) about how oth-ers should behave nonverbally in particular situations and contexts 
B)  as children we learn certain social norms of nonverbal behavior and become comfort-able with certain nonverbal cues 
C)  When our nonverbal expectations are violated, we tend to react negatively 
D)  All of the above 
A)  during enculturation we develop expectations (mostly subconscious) about how oth-ers should behave nonverbally in particular situations and contexts 
B)  as children we learn certain social norms of nonverbal behavior and become comfort-able with certain nonverbal cues 
C)  When our nonverbal expectations are violated, we tend to react negatively 
D)  All of the above D

Question 2

A set of rites (e.g., nonverbal acts) performed for symbolic meaning is a _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  nonverbal code 
B)  handshake 
C)  ritual 
D)  artifact 
A)  nonverbal code 
B)  handshake 
C)  ritual 
D)  artifact C

Question 3

Martin asks for directions to the student union building and Flora motions with her hand as she talks. Her nonverbal communication is ______________ the verbal message.

Accepted Answer

A)  substituting for 
B)  repeating 
C)  contradicting 
D)  interfering with 
A)  substituting for 
B)  repeating 
C)  contradicting 
D)  interfering with B

Question 4

Gaze can_______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  convey group membership 
B)  express empathy 
C)  vary in its use and meaning in different cultural contexts 
D)  all of the above 
A)  convey group membership 
B)  express empathy 
C)  vary in its use and meaning in different cultural contexts 
D)  all of the above

Question 5

The ways people greet each other in different parts of the world are universal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Mr. Chen speaks loudly and stands further away from his employees than his family mem-bers. His nonverbal behavior___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  reinforces his power at work 
B)  communicates his status and positioning at work 
C)  sends messages about his close relationship with both his employees and family members 
D)  all of the above 
A)  reinforces his power at work 
B)  communicates his status and positioning at work 
C)  sends messages about his close relationship with both his employees and family members 
D)  all of the above

Question 7

As people are often assumed to have less control over their nonverbal actions than their speech, when contradictory messages are sent through verbal and nonverbal channels, ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  adults generally consider the verbal message to be more honest 
B)  adults generally consider the nonverbal message to be more honest 
C)  children generally consider the nonverbal message to be more honest 
D)  none of the above 
A)  adults generally consider the verbal message to be more honest 
B)  adults generally consider the nonverbal message to be more honest 
C)  children generally consider the nonverbal message to be more honest 
D)  none of the above

Question 8

In electronic communication, emoticons may be used to convey the emotions of the sender.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The nonverbal expectancy violation theory suggests that we build up expectations of what nonverbal behavior is appropriate during the primary socialization process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Marcel throws his hamburger in the garbage and says, 'That's the worst food I've ever had!' He is using nonverbal communication to _____________ his verbal message.

Accepted Answer

A)  contradict 
B)  substitute for 
C)  emphasize 
D)  regulate 
A)  contradict 
B)  substitute for 
C)  emphasize 
D)  regulate

Question 11

In his email to his best friend, Ahmed inserts several smiley faces to ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  express his emotions 
B)  convey his happiness 
C)  a and b 
D)  neither a nor b 
A)  express his emotions 
B)  convey his happiness 
C)  a and b 
D)  neither a nor b

Question 12

___________ communication is defined as communication without words.

Accepted Answer

A)  Indirect 
B)  Nonverbal 
C)  Low-context 
D)  Direct 
A)  Indirect 
B)  Nonverbal 
C)  Low-context 
D)  Direct

Question 13

In a communicative event, regulators moderate the back-and-forth nature of speaking and listening between two or more people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Discuss how nonverbal communication differs from verbal communication.

Accepted Answer

Nonverbal communication differs from ver

Question 15

Among elders in Japan, direct eye contact is common when talking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Olfactics involves what form of nonverbal communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Touch 
B)  Sign language 
C)  Smell 
D)  Eye contact 
A)  Touch 
B)  Sign language 
C)  Smell 
D)  Eye contact

Question 17

__________ includes the study of body language and eye movements.

Accepted Answer

A)  Kinesics 
B)  Haptics 
C)  Proxemics 
D)  Paralanguage 
A)  Kinesics 
B)  Haptics 
C)  Proxemics 
D)  Paralanguage

Question 18

Speech illustrators are movements that are directly connected to speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Nonverbal communication consists of body movement that are not intended to send a message and where no message is interpreted by others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

As Candy is leaving the party she waves to her friends. She is using this gesture as a(n) ___________.

Accepted Answer

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

The nonverbal expectancy violations theory suggests that

A set of rites (e.g., nonverbal acts) performed for symbolic meaning is a _____________.

Martin asks for directions to the student union building and Flora motions with her hand as she talks. Her nonverbal communication is ______________ the verbal message.

Gaze can_______________.

The ways people greet each other in different parts of the world are universal.

Mr. Chen speaks loudly and stands further away from his employees than his family mem-bers. His nonverbal behavior___________.

As people are often assumed to have less control over their nonverbal actions than their speech, when contradictory messages are sent through verbal and nonverbal channels, ___________.

In electronic communication, emoticons may be used to convey the emotions of the sender.

The nonverbal expectancy violation theory suggests that we build up expectations of what nonverbal behavior is appropriate during the primary socialization process.

Marcel throws his hamburger in the garbage and says, 'That's the worst food I've ever had!' He is using nonverbal communication to _____________ his verbal message.

In his email to his best friend, Ahmed inserts several smiley faces to ____________.

___________ communication is defined as communication without words.

In a communicative event, regulators moderate the back-and-forth nature of speaking and listening between two or more people.

Discuss how nonverbal communication differs from verbal communication.

Among elders in Japan, direct eye contact is common when talking.

Olfactics involves what form of nonverbal communication?

__________ includes the study of body language and eye movements.

Speech illustrators are movements that are directly connected to speech.

Nonverbal communication consists of body movement that are not intended to send a message and where no message is interpreted by others.

As Candy is leaving the party she waves to her friends. She is using this gesture as a(n) ___________.

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Exam 4: Language and Nonverbal Communication

The nonverbal expectancy violations theory suggests that

A set of rites (e.g., nonverbal acts) performed for symbolic meaning is a _____________.

Martin asks for directions to the student union building and Flora motions with her hand as she talks. Her nonverbal communication is ______________ the verbal message.

Gaze can_______________.

The ways people greet each other in different parts of the world are universal.

Mr. Chen speaks loudly and stands further away from his employees than his family mem-bers. His nonverbal behavior___________.

As people are often assumed to have less control over their nonverbal actions than their speech, when contradictory messages are sent through verbal and nonverbal channels, ___________.

In electronic communication, emoticons may be used to convey the emotions of the sender.

The nonverbal expectancy violation theory suggests that we build up expectations of what nonverbal behavior is appropriate during the primary socialization process.

Marcel throws his hamburger in the garbage and says, 'That's the worst food I've ever had!' He is using nonverbal communication to _____________ his verbal message.

In his email to his best friend, Ahmed inserts several smiley faces to ____________.

___________ communication is defined as communication without words.

In a communicative event, regulators moderate the back-and-forth nature of speaking and listening between two or more people.

Discuss how nonverbal communication differs from verbal communication.

Among elders in Japan, direct eye contact is common when talking.

Olfactics involves what form of nonverbal communication?

__________ includes the study of body language and eye movements.

Speech illustrators are movements that are directly connected to speech.

Nonverbal communication consists of body movement that are not intended to send a message and where no message is interpreted by others.

As Candy is leaving the party she waves to her friends. She is using this gesture as a(n) ___________.

Why Study Language and Intercultural Communication

Culture and the Primary Socialization Process

Language, Communication, Culture, and Power in Context

Language and Identity in Intercultural Communication

Ethnocentricism and Othering

Intercultural Transitions

Language and Intercultural Relationships

Language and Intercultural Conflict

Language and Intercultural Communication in the Global Workplace

Language, Interculturality, and Global Citizenship

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