Question 1

List and define the 4 types of vocal characteristics. Think about your voice, and describe the strengths and weaknesses of your vocal attributes.

Accepted Answer

The four main attributes of the human voice are pitch, rate, volume, and vocal quality.

Question 2

John is impressed by Gabriela's firm handshake. She has sent a message through

Accepted Answer

A)  haptics. 
B)  paralanguage. 
C)  artifacts. 
D)  chronemics. 
A)  haptics. 
B)  paralanguage. 
C)  artifacts. 
D)  chronemics. A

Question 3

A nonverbal message that repeats a verbal message is a(n) ___________.

Accepted Answer

illustrator

Question 4

People in monochromic cultures (as opposed to those in polychromic cultures) tend to

Accepted Answer

A)  be tolerant of lateness. 
B)  worry about wasting time. 
C)  be collectivistic. 
D)  see time as a more fluid notion. 
A)  be tolerant of lateness. 
B)  worry about wasting time. 
C)  be collectivistic. 
D)  see time as a more fluid notion.

Question 5

A group of friends is in a restaurant talking. Their conversation becomes increasingly loud to the point that it could annoy other diners. Members of the group are failing to check

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural meanings. 
B)  context. 
C)  personal differences. 
D)  feedback. 
A)  cultural meanings. 
B)  context. 
C)  personal differences. 
D)  feedback.

Question 6

Words or sounds inserted into a sentence repeatedly, such as "like" or "I mean" are _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Words or sounds inserted into a sentence...

Question 7

The tone of voice we use when we speak communicates a message through

Accepted Answer

A)  verbal symbols. 
B)  paralanguage. 
C)  haptics. 
D)  proxemics. 
A)  verbal symbols. 
B)  paralanguage. 
C)  haptics. 
D)  proxemics.

Question 8

Which of the following is true of contradictors?

Accepted Answer

A)  They reinforce verbal messages. 
B)  They can give listeners a clearer idea of the speaker's opinion than the speaker's verbal message. 
C)  They are called regulators. 
D)  A facial expression cannot be a contradictor. 
A)  They reinforce verbal messages. 
B)  They can give listeners a clearer idea of the speaker's opinion than the speaker's verbal message. 
C)  They are called regulators. 
D)  A facial expression cannot be a contradictor.

Question 9

When someone smiles at us while we speak, his or her facial expression is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  affect display. 
B)  accentor. 
C)  illustrator. 
D)  regulator. 
A)  affect display. 
B)  accentor. 
C)  illustrator. 
D)  regulator.

Question 10

Visual connections that communicate are known as ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Visual connections that communicate are known as...

Question 11

The book lists 5 reasons that communication is ambiguous. Describe and provide examples of each.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The book lists 5 reasons that communication...

Question 12

Two friends meet for lunch. What are 5 types of touches that might occur during that meeting? Name and define each type and provide an example of each.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Two friends meet for lunch. What are...

Question 13

The messages communicated by the objects we possess are sent through our _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The messages communicated by the objects we...

Question 14

When we wave goodbye to someone, replacing the verbal message with a nonverbal one, we are using a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  emblem. 
B)  affect display. 
C)  illustrator. 
D)  accentor. 
A)  emblem. 
B)  affect display. 
C)  illustrator. 
D)  accentor.

Question 15

When your boss is in a bad mood, he unconsciously pulls at his necktie. His action is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  emblem. 
B)  contradictor. 
C)  adaptor. 
D)  illustrator. 
A)  emblem. 
B)  contradictor. 
C)  adaptor. 
D)  illustrator.

Question 16

While you are telling Sarita that you attended a party on Friday night, you are frowning. She turns her head sideways as if confused, so you ask why. She answers, "I thought you enjoy parties, so I am puzzled that you seem unhappy." Your question about Sarita's confused look is

Accepted Answer

A)  asking about cultural meanings. 
B)  asking about context. 
C)  checking for personal differences. 
D)  asking for feedback. 
A)  asking about cultural meanings. 
B)  asking about context. 
C)  checking for personal differences. 
D)  asking for feedback.

Question 17

When we communicate through body movement, we use

Accepted Answer

A)  kinesics. 
B)  chronemics. 
C)  verbal communication. 
D)  artifacts. 
A)  kinesics. 
B)  chronemics. 
C)  verbal communication. 
D)  artifacts.

Question 18

Reactions to nonverbal communication that bother us because it does not meet our expectations are described by expectancy _________ theory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Reactions to nonverbal communication that bother us...

Question 19

Natalya is frequently late for class. She is communicating a message to her instructor through

Accepted Answer

A)  proxemics. 
B)  haptics. 
C)  paralanguage. 
D)  chronemics. 
A)  proxemics. 
B)  haptics. 
C)  paralanguage. 
D)  chronemics.

Question 20

The movie theater is relatively empty, but somebody sits in the seat next to you. Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The person is in your intimate space. 
B)  The person is in your territory. 
C)  The person is communicating through haptics. 
D)  The person is communicating through chronemics. 
A)  The person is in your intimate space. 
B)  The person is in your territory. 
C)  The person is communicating through haptics. 
D)  The person is communicating through chronemics.

List and define the 4 types of vocal characteristics. Think about your voice, and describe the strengths and weaknesses of your vocal attributes.

John is impressed by Gabriela's firm handshake. She has sent a message through

A nonverbal message that repeats a verbal message is a(n) ___________.

People in monochromic cultures (as opposed to those in polychromic cultures) tend to

A group of friends is in a restaurant talking. Their conversation becomes increasingly loud to the point that it could annoy other diners. Members of the group are failing to check

Words or sounds inserted into a sentence repeatedly, such as "like" or "I mean" are _______.

The tone of voice we use when we speak communicates a message through

Which of the following is true of contradictors?

When someone smiles at us while we speak, his or her facial expression is a(n)

Visual connections that communicate are known as ___________.

The book lists 5 reasons that communication is ambiguous. Describe and provide examples of each.

Two friends meet for lunch. What are 5 types of touches that might occur during that meeting? Name and define each type and provide an example of each.

The messages communicated by the objects we possess are sent through our _________.

When we wave goodbye to someone, replacing the verbal message with a nonverbal one, we are using a(n)

When your boss is in a bad mood, he unconsciously pulls at his necktie. His action is a(n)

While you are telling Sarita that you attended a party on Friday night, you are frowning. She turns her head sideways as if confused, so you ask why. She answers, "I thought you enjoy parties, so I am puzzled that you seem unhappy." Your question about Sarita's confused look is

When we communicate through body movement, we use

Reactions to nonverbal communication that bother us because it does not meet our expectations are described by expectancy _________ theory.

Natalya is frequently late for class. She is communicating a message to her instructor through

The movie theater is relatively empty, but somebody sits in the seat next to you. Which of the following is true?

Getting Started in Communication

Using Perception to Understand Self and Others

Listening

Verbal Communication

Building Interpersonal Relationships

Developing and Managing Interpersonal Relationships and Conflicts

Communicating in Problem-Solving Groups

Becoming Effective Group Members and Leaders

Public Speaking: Getting Started

Selecting a Topic and Gathering Supporting Materials

Informative Speaking

Adding Visuals and Practicing Your Presentation

Persuasive Speaking

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Exam 5: Nonverbal Communication

List and define the 4 types of vocal characteristics. Think about your voice, and describe the strengths and weaknesses of your vocal attributes.

John is impressed by Gabriela's firm handshake. She has sent a message through

A nonverbal message that repeats a verbal message is a(n) ___________.

People in monochromic cultures (as opposed to those in polychromic cultures) tend to

A group of friends is in a restaurant talking. Their conversation becomes increasingly loud to the point that it could annoy other diners. Members of the group are failing to check

Words or sounds inserted into a sentence repeatedly, such as "like" or "I mean" are _______.

The tone of voice we use when we speak communicates a message through

Which of the following is true of contradictors?

When someone smiles at us while we speak, his or her facial expression is a(n)

Visual connections that communicate are known as ___________.

The book lists 5 reasons that communication is ambiguous. Describe and provide examples of each.

Two friends meet for lunch. What are 5 types of touches that might occur during that meeting? Name and define each type and provide an example of each.

The messages communicated by the objects we possess are sent through our _________.

When we wave goodbye to someone, replacing the verbal message with a nonverbal one, we are using a(n)

When your boss is in a bad mood, he unconsciously pulls at his necktie. His action is a(n)

While you are telling Sarita that you attended a party on Friday night, you are frowning. She turns her head sideways as if confused, so you ask why. She answers, "I thought you enjoy parties, so I am puzzled that you seem unhappy." Your question about Sarita's confused look is

When we communicate through body movement, we use

Reactions to nonverbal communication that bother us because it does not meet our expectations are described by expectancy _________ theory.

Natalya is frequently late for class. She is communicating a message to her instructor through

The movie theater is relatively empty, but somebody sits in the seat next to you. Which of the following is true?

Getting Started in Communication

Using Perception to Understand Self and Others

Listening

Verbal Communication

Building Interpersonal Relationships

Developing and Managing Interpersonal Relationships and Conflicts

Communicating in Problem-Solving Groups

Becoming Effective Group Members and Leaders

Public Speaking: Getting Started

Selecting a Topic and Gathering Supporting Materials

Informative Speaking

Adding Visuals and Practicing Your Presentation

Persuasive Speaking

Filters