Exam 3: Identity and the Nonverbal Codes

At a family gathering, Chloe gathers a plate of food and retreats to a seat in the corner. When Chloe's sister, Alexa, sees her sister's behavior, she says out loud to no one in particular, "There she goes again, forever the introvert." Alexa is commenting on Chloe's ______ identity.

Research suggests that as children we develop an understanding about a variety of nonverbal characteristics that help us to act out a gender identity.

Which nonverbal code includes staring at a waitperson to get their attention and gazing lovingly at your significant other.

When Abigail invited her parents to dinner at her new apartment for the first time. she planned the menu carefully with their favorite foods. She also decorated the table with a vase of aromatic roses, just like her mother often did at home. She hoped her parents would appreciate her attention to details, especially how the flowers expressed the ______ code.

Which of the following examples is an expression of the kinesics code?

Although they differ in personality traits, introverts and extroverts primarily exhibit the same nonverbal behaviors.

A nonverbal code can best be defined as ______.

The region of the country you live in can contribute to your ______ identity.

Unlike most other nonverbal codes, the environmental code is not impacted by cultural norms.

Justine was a passionate supporter of the first woman mayor in her city. When the mayor was up for reelection, Justine wore her campaign button every day proudly displaying her use of the ______ code.

Jeremy and Danielle were colleagues who started their jobs at about the same time, had essentially the same education, and performed their duties equally well. When a management position opened up, Clyde, their supervisor, offered the job to Jeremy. However, Jeremy declined because he felt his ______ gave him an unfair advantage.

Mateo wanted to impress his new girlfriend, Sylvie, so he bought them tickets to see her favorite football team play at a nearby stadium. Mateo lost track of time and was running late when he picked up Sylvie. As a result, they missed the kickoff. Sylvie was upset and said, "You always let me down." Despite his best intentions, Mateo suffered from his lack of attention to the ______ code.

When environmental elements are relatively easier to change, such as rearranging furniture or repainting a wall, these elements have little impact on the communication that takes place within that environment.

The nonverbal code dealing with issues of time is known as ______.

Which of the following is an example of androgynous social behaviors?

Oculesics is the nonverbal code focusing on our sense of smell, as well as the ways that we send messages using scent.

Which nonverbal code deals with pats on the back, holding hands, and hugs?

What is the relationship between cultural norms about nonverbal behavior and the environmental features of the communication context that the behavior exists within?

Brittany isn't sure how she feels about her boss, Peter. He seems nice enough, but when he's giving her instructions he has a habit of placing his hand on her shoulder and holding it there just a little too long. She's not sure if she should mention that his use of the ______ code is making her uncomfortable.

When Jaycee and Scarlett are introduced at a workplace holiday party, Scarlett's first impression is that Jaycee is good looking and well-mannered. She thinks she'd like to get to know him better. During their conversation, Jaycee moves forward, little by little, until Scarlett feels like her space has been "invaded." Finally, she takes a big step back, deciding she might not want to get to know him after all due to his use of the ______ code.