Question 1

When the interviewee began to discuss her experience,the interviewer leaned forward to show interest.This movement is best described as a change in _______.

Accepted Answer

A) gesture 
B) expression 
C) posture 
D) positioning 
A) gesture 
B) expression 
C) posture 
D) positioning C

Question 2

United States tends to be monochronically oriented.In this culture _______.

Accepted Answer

A) individuals arrive when it is convenient for them 
B) individuals can be engaged in many activities at one time 
C) individuals do not wear watches 
D) individuals expect an apology or explanation when someone is late 
A) individuals arrive when it is convenient for them 
B) individuals can be engaged in many activities at one time 
C) individuals do not wear watches 
D) individuals expect an apology or explanation when someone is late D

Question 3

Which of these is an example of a vocalized pause?

Accepted Answer

A) Theresa says "um" when she cannot think of the word she means. 
B) Bonita speaks louder to emphasize an important point. 
C) John lowers the tone of pitch of his voice to sound more serious. 
D) Chuck speaks more rapidly when he is nervous. 
A) Theresa says "um" when she cannot think of the word she means. 
B) Bonita speaks louder to emphasize an important point. 
C) John lowers the tone of pitch of his voice to sound more serious. 
D) Chuck speaks more rapidly when he is nervous. A

Question 4

According to the textbook,nonverbal communication is _______.

Accepted Answer

A) the primary way we convey our emotions 
B) unambiguous 
C) communicated only through a single channel 
D) something we can avoid through monitoring behavior 
A) the primary way we convey our emotions 
B) unambiguous 
C) communicated only through a single channel 
D) something we can avoid through monitoring behavior

Question 5

Direct eye contact is universally accepted as appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If someone has a polychronic time orientation they will be more likely to ______.

Accepted Answer

A) apologize if they are late 
B) prefer to engage in one activity at a time 
C) see schedules as flexible 
D) all of the above 
A) apologize if they are late 
B) prefer to engage in one activity at a time 
C) see schedules as flexible 
D) all of the above

Question 7

Discuss an interaction you had with someone from another culture and how you interpreted/misinterpreted their nonverbal communication.

Accepted Answer

I had an interesting interaction with a

Question 8

Different genders often express nonverbal behavior quite differently.Which of the following is generally true about people using a feminine style of communication?

Accepted Answer

A) they are more likely to touch others while they are talking 
B) they are more likely to lean forward with their body 
C) they are more likely to smile 
D) they are less likely to tap their hands 
A) they are more likely to touch others while they are talking 
B) they are more likely to lean forward with their body 
C) they are more likely to smile 
D) they are less likely to tap their hands

Question 9

Knowing that some of your friends,family,and co-workers operate on a different sense of time than you shows that you are displaying knowledge of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) chronemics 
B) haptics 
C) kinesics 
D) proxemics 
A) chronemics 
B) haptics 
C) kinesics 
D) proxemics

Question 10

To improve our chances of successfully interpreting nonverbal messages,we should _______.

Accepted Answer

A) avoid considering gender,cultural,or individual influences,but instead interpret nonverbal messages equally regardless of the source 
B) consider nonverbal messages as separate from verbal message 
C) ignore smiley faces and other lexicons when we read e-mails 
D) none of the above 
A) avoid considering gender,cultural,or individual influences,but instead interpret nonverbal messages equally regardless of the source 
B) consider nonverbal messages as separate from verbal message 
C) ignore smiley faces and other lexicons when we read e-mails 
D) none of the above

Question 11

Emoticons are a type of verbal communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What of the following statements is true about nonverbal messages?

Accepted Answer

A) Nonverbal messages occur less often than verbal messages. 
B) Nonverbal messages are more emotionally powerful than verbal messages. 
C) Nonverbal messages are less trustworthy than verbal messages. 
D) Nonverbal messages are less important than verbal messages. 
A) Nonverbal messages occur less often than verbal messages. 
B) Nonverbal messages are more emotionally powerful than verbal messages. 
C) Nonverbal messages are less trustworthy than verbal messages. 
D) Nonverbal messages are less important than verbal messages.

Question 13

_______ includes all voiced parts of communication other than words themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) Nonverbal communication 
B) Verbal communication 
C) Chronemics 
D) Paralanguage 
A) Nonverbal communication 
B) Verbal communication 
C) Chronemics 
D) Paralanguage

Question 14

Nonverbals make up approximately 65 percent of the meaning in face-to-face communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When a stranger moves inside of an arm's length and asks what time it is,our backing up is a sign that she has invaded our ________.

Accepted Answer

A) intimate distance 
B) personal distance 
C) social distance 
D) public distance 
A) intimate distance 
B) personal distance 
C) social distance 
D) public distance

Question 16

Ahmad rolls his eyes when Lori is talking,and she says to him,"Are you annoyed by what I said?" Lori is engaging in _______.

Accepted Answer

A) context checking 
B) kinesics 
C) multi-channeled communication 
D) perception checking 
A) context checking 
B) kinesics 
C) multi-channeled communication 
D) perception checking

Question 17

Touching behavior has been linked to culture.Which of the following is generally true of the United States as a nation?

Accepted Answer

A) Individual space is respected. 
B) A high level of contact and touching is normal. 
C) We have the same standards for touch as people do in South America and Southern Europe. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Individual space is respected. 
B) A high level of contact and touching is normal. 
C) We have the same standards for touch as people do in South America and Southern Europe. 
D) All of the above.

Question 18

Imagine you have plans with a new friend you met in class (or at work).You are not sure if this friend has asked you to hang out strictly as friends or intends the outing to be a romantic date.Select three types of nonverbal communication and give a specific example of how each of these could help you determine if the interaction is a date or not.

Accepted Answer

1. Eye contact: If your new friend maint

Question 19

Which of these situations is an example of nonverbal communication?

Accepted Answer

A) Allyson and Iesha text message each other on their phones. 
B) Geralyn refuses to speak to Tavonte after their fight. 
C) Simone and Jewel send messages on an instant messenger program. 
D) Breanna and Rachel pass notes in class. 
E) All of the above are examples of nonverbal communication. 
A) Allyson and Iesha text message each other on their phones. 
B) Geralyn refuses to speak to Tavonte after their fight. 
C) Simone and Jewel send messages on an instant messenger program. 
D) Breanna and Rachel pass notes in class. 
E) All of the above are examples of nonverbal communication.

Question 20

Which of these is an example of kinesics?

Accepted Answer

A) Sue smiles when she sees her friend Beth,indicating she is happy. 
B) Marcus holds Kara's hand during the movie to communicate that he likes her. 
C) Jessie puts her book back in her chair to reserve her seat. 
D) Asha wears makeup to look nice for her date. 
A) Sue smiles when she sees her friend Beth,indicating she is happy. 
B) Marcus holds Kara's hand during the movie to communicate that he likes her. 
C) Jessie puts her book back in her chair to reserve her seat. 
D) Asha wears makeup to look nice for her date.

When the interviewee began to discuss her experience,the interviewer leaned forward to show interest.This movement is best described as a change in _______.

United States tends to be monochronically oriented.In this culture _______.

Which of these is an example of a vocalized pause?

According to the textbook,nonverbal communication is _______.

Direct eye contact is universally accepted as appropriate.

If someone has a polychronic time orientation they will be more likely to ______.

Discuss an interaction you had with someone from another culture and how you interpreted/misinterpreted their nonverbal communication.

Different genders often express nonverbal behavior quite differently.Which of the following is generally true about people using a feminine style of communication?

Knowing that some of your friends,family,and co-workers operate on a different sense of time than you shows that you are displaying knowledge of ________.

To improve our chances of successfully interpreting nonverbal messages,we should _______.

Emoticons are a type of verbal communication.

What of the following statements is true about nonverbal messages?

_______ includes all voiced parts of communication other than words themselves.

Nonverbals make up approximately 65 percent of the meaning in face-to-face communication.

When a stranger moves inside of an arm's length and asks what time it is,our backing up is a sign that she has invaded our ________.

Ahmad rolls his eyes when Lori is talking,and she says to him,"Are you annoyed by what I said?" Lori is engaging in _______.

Touching behavior has been linked to culture.Which of the following is generally true of the United States as a nation?

Which of these situations is an example of nonverbal communication?

Which of these is an example of kinesics?

Communication Perspectives

Perception of Self and Others

Intercultural Communication

Verbal Messages

Listening

Interpersonal Relationships

Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in Groups

Group Leadership and Problem Solving

Topic Selection and Development

Organizing Your Speech

Presentational Aids

Language

Delivery

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Filters

Exam 5: Nonverbal Messages

When the interviewee began to discuss her experience,the interviewer leaned forward to show interest.This movement is best described as a change in _______.

United States tends to be monochronically oriented.In this culture _______.

Which of these is an example of a vocalized pause?

According to the textbook,nonverbal communication is _______.

Direct eye contact is universally accepted as appropriate.

If someone has a polychronic time orientation they will be more likely to ______.

Discuss an interaction you had with someone from another culture and how you interpreted/misinterpreted their nonverbal communication.

Different genders often express nonverbal behavior quite differently.Which of the following is generally true about people using a feminine style of communication?

Knowing that some of your friends,family,and co-workers operate on a different sense of time than you shows that you are displaying knowledge of ________.

To improve our chances of successfully interpreting nonverbal messages,we should _______.

Emoticons are a type of verbal communication.

What of the following statements is true about nonverbal messages?

_______ includes all voiced parts of communication other than words themselves.

Nonverbals make up approximately 65 percent of the meaning in face-to-face communication.

When a stranger moves inside of an arm's length and asks what time it is,our backing up is a sign that she has invaded our ________.

Ahmad rolls his eyes when Lori is talking,and she says to him,"Are you annoyed by what I said?" Lori is engaging in _______.

Touching behavior has been linked to culture.Which of the following is generally true of the United States as a nation?

Which of these situations is an example of nonverbal communication?

Which of these is an example of kinesics?

Communication Perspectives

Perception of Self and Others

Intercultural Communication

Verbal Messages

Listening

Interpersonal Relationships

Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in Groups

Group Leadership and Problem Solving

Topic Selection and Development

Organizing Your Speech

Presentational Aids

Language

Delivery

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Filters