Question 1

Unless he or she talks, a member does not contribute any signal that can have an important impact on a group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A band director giving a "thumbs up" signal is using a gesture to _____ for words.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A band director giving a "thumbs up"...

Question 3

Compared to face-to-face communication, CMC has more social presence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

One nonverbal behavior guaranteed to get other members to dislike you is to keep a _____ to make others guess what you're thinking.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One nonverbal behavior guaranteed to get other...

Question 5

"She is just a feminazi who is criticizing our country's rich traditions." This is an example of using which of the following types of words?

Accepted Answer

A)  emotive 
B)  appropriate 
C)  loaded 
D)  inappropriate 
E)  articulate 
A)  emotive 
B)  appropriate 
C)  loaded 
D)  inappropriate 
E)  articulate

Question 6

Compared to face-to-face interaction, computer-mediated communication is said to lack

Accepted Answer

A)  insight. 
B)  interest. 
C)  social presence. 
D)  analysis. 
E)  two or more parties. 
A)  insight. 
B)  interest. 
C)  social presence. 
D)  analysis. 
E)  two or more parties.

Question 7

Saying "ain't" instead of "isn't" is a difference between which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  articulation 
B)  misnomer 
C)  interpretation 
D)  dialect 
E)  pronunciation 
A)  articulation 
B)  misnomer 
C)  interpretation 
D)  dialect 
E)  pronunciation

Question 8

Which advice was NOT given in your textbook for reducing misunderstandings of abstract language used in discussions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use concrete, specific words. 
B)  Avoid using abstract language. 
C)  Use numbers to quantify when feasible. 
D)  Provide examples of what you are talking about. 
E)  Define highly abstract terms by using synonyms. 
A)  Use concrete, specific words. 
B)  Avoid using abstract language. 
C)  Use numbers to quantify when feasible. 
D)  Provide examples of what you are talking about. 
E)  Define highly abstract terms by using synonyms.

Question 9

Compare the difference in nonverbal behaviors between face-to-face interaction and computer-mediated communication.

Accepted Answer

Nonverbal behaviors play a crucial role

Question 10

Which of the following was NOT offered as a way to use language appropriately to help your group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Be sensitive to the emotions of others 
B)  Organize your remarks and the group's discussion 
C)  Use bypassing to fully understand each other 
D)  Adjust to the symbolic nature of language 
E)  Follow the rules of the group 
A)  Be sensitive to the emotions of others 
B)  Organize your remarks and the group's discussion 
C)  Use bypassing to fully understand each other 
D)  Adjust to the symbolic nature of language 
E)  Follow the rules of the group

Question 11

Any interaction via computer technology is identified as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  teleconference 
B)  computer-mediated communication (CM
C)  
C)  net conference 
D)  face-to-face interaction (FtF) 
E)  webinar 
A)  teleconference 
B)  computer-mediated communication (CM
C)  
C)  net conference 
D)  face-to-face interaction (FtF) 
E)  webinar

Question 12

Individuals from some cultures (Hispanic and African American) use backchannel sounds more frequently than others in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a way to organize your remarks during group discussion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Relate your statement to the preceding statement. 
B)  State the case concretely and concisely. 
C)  State one point at a time. 
D)  Give a multipoint speech. 
E)  Keep yourself and members on topic. 
A)  Relate your statement to the preceding statement. 
B)  State the case concretely and concisely. 
C)  State one point at a time. 
D)  Give a multipoint speech. 
E)  Keep yourself and members on topic.

Question 14

The degree to which a person feels that another is actually present during an interaction is called _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The degree to which a person feels...

Question 15

Trigger words that spark almost instantaneous emotional responses are often referred to as _____ words.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Trigger words that spark almost instantaneous emotional...

Question 16

Sounds such as "mm hmm" and "uh huh" made while another person is speaking are called _____ sounds.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sounds such as "mm hmm" and "uh...

Question 17

When her group members asked Sally if she was upset, she answered in a very tense and clipped tone, "I'm perfectly fine." The group did not believe her. This illustrates which principle of nonverbal communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  When the verbal and nonverbal behaviors clash, people believe the nonverbal. 
B)  None of these answer is correct. 
C)  All of these answers are correct. 
D)  People cannot stop sending messages. 
E)  Nonverbal behaviors are ambiguous. 
A)  When the verbal and nonverbal behaviors clash, people believe the nonverbal. 
B)  None of these answer is correct. 
C)  All of these answers are correct. 
D)  People cannot stop sending messages. 
E)  Nonverbal behaviors are ambiguous.

Question 18

People with high social power are perceived to engage in all of the following nonverbal behaviors EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  stand up straight. 
B)  interrupt others. 
C)  take up less space. 
D)  talk smoothly. 
E)  use more open body movements. 
A)  stand up straight. 
B)  interrupt others. 
C)  take up less space. 
D)  talk smoothly. 
E)  use more open body movements.

Question 19

Which of the following nonverbal behaviors is offered by your authors to get other members to like you?

Accepted Answer

A)  none of these answer is correct. 
B)  shout 
C)  text while others are talking 
D)  don't smile 
E)  scowl 
A)  none of these answer is correct. 
B)  shout 
C)  text while others are talking 
D)  don't smile 
E)  scowl

Question 20

Using emoticons decreases social presence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Unless he or she talks, a member does not contribute any signal that can have an important impact on a group.

A band director giving a "thumbs up" signal is using a gesture to _____ for words.

Compared to face-to-face communication, CMC has more social presence.

One nonverbal behavior guaranteed to get other members to dislike you is to keep a _____ to make others guess what you're thinking.

"She is just a feminazi who is criticizing our country's rich traditions." This is an example of using which of the following types of words?

Compared to face-to-face interaction, computer-mediated communication is said to lack

Saying "ain't" instead of "isn't" is a difference between which of the following?

Which advice was NOT given in your textbook for reducing misunderstandings of abstract language used in discussions?

Compare the difference in nonverbal behaviors between face-to-face interaction and computer-mediated communication.

Which of the following was NOT offered as a way to use language appropriately to help your group?

Any interaction via computer technology is identified as which of the following?

Individuals from some cultures (Hispanic and African American) use backchannel sounds more frequently than others in the United States.

Which of the following is NOT a way to organize your remarks during group discussion?

The degree to which a person feels that another is actually present during an interaction is called _____.

Trigger words that spark almost instantaneous emotional responses are often referred to as _____ words.

Sounds such as "mm hmm" and "uh huh" made while another person is speaking are called _____ sounds.

When her group members asked Sally if she was upset, she answered in a very tense and clipped tone, "I'm perfectly fine." The group did not believe her. This illustrates which principle of nonverbal communication?

People with high social power are perceived to engage in all of the following nonverbal behaviors EXCEPT

Which of the following nonverbal behaviors is offered by your authors to get other members to like you?

Using emoticons decreases social presence.

Small Groups As the Heart of Society

Groups As Open Systems

Communication Principles for Group Members

Becoming a Group

Diversity in the Small Group

Creative and Critical Thinking in the Small Group

Group Problem-Solving Procedures

Managing Small Group Conflict Productively

Applying Leadership Principles

Planning, Organizing, and Presenting Small Group Oral Presentations

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Exam 4: Using Verbal and Nonverbal Messages in a Group

Unless he or she talks, a member does not contribute any signal that can have an important impact on a group.

A band director giving a "thumbs up" signal is using a gesture to _____ for words.

Compared to face-to-face communication, CMC has more social presence.

One nonverbal behavior guaranteed to get other members to dislike you is to keep a _____ to make others guess what you're thinking.

"She is just a feminazi who is criticizing our country's rich traditions." This is an example of using which of the following types of words?

Compared to face-to-face interaction, computer-mediated communication is said to lack

Saying "ain't" instead of "isn't" is a difference between which of the following?

Which advice was NOT given in your textbook for reducing misunderstandings of abstract language used in discussions?

Compare the difference in nonverbal behaviors between face-to-face interaction and computer-mediated communication.

Which of the following was NOT offered as a way to use language appropriately to help your group?

Any interaction via computer technology is identified as which of the following?

Individuals from some cultures (Hispanic and African American) use backchannel sounds more frequently than others in the United States.

Which of the following is NOT a way to organize your remarks during group discussion?

The degree to which a person feels that another is actually present during an interaction is called _____.

Trigger words that spark almost instantaneous emotional responses are often referred to as _____ words.

Sounds such as "mm hmm" and "uh huh" made while another person is speaking are called _____ sounds.

When her group members asked Sally if she was upset, she answered in a very tense and clipped tone, "I'm perfectly fine." The group did not believe her. This illustrates which principle of nonverbal communication?

People with high social power are perceived to engage in all of the following nonverbal behaviors EXCEPT

Which of the following nonverbal behaviors is offered by your authors to get other members to like you?

Using emoticons decreases social presence.

Small Groups As the Heart of Society

Groups As Open Systems

Communication Principles for Group Members

Becoming a Group

Diversity in the Small Group

Creative and Critical Thinking in the Small Group

Group Problem-Solving Procedures

Managing Small Group Conflict Productively

Applying Leadership Principles

Planning, Organizing, and Presenting Small Group Oral Presentations

Filters