Question 1

Vocal signals that indicate we understand what the other person is saying and that we now want to talk are called

Accepted Answer

A) emblems. 
B) adaptors. 
C) affects. 
D) backchannels. 
A) emblems. 
B) adaptors. 
C) affects. 
D) backchannels.

Question 2

Which does not communicate dominance?

Accepted Answer

A) height, more space 
B) eye contact when listening 
C) initiating touch 
D) more relaxed posture 
A) height, more space 
B) eye contact when listening 
C) initiating touch 
D) more relaxed posture

Question 3

We are all different in regards to the amount of touch we need, tolerate, receive, and initiate, but most of us feel comfortable initiating touch in what situations?

Accepted Answer

When we ask someone to do something for

Question 4

Territoriality is

Accepted Answer

A) behaviour other than written or spoken language that creates meaning. 
B) the study of how humans and animals use space and objects to communicate occupancy or ownership of that space. 
C) how close or how far away we arrange ourselves from people and things. 
D) feelings of liking and pleasure communicated by non-verbal cues. 
A) behaviour other than written or spoken language that creates meaning. 
B) the study of how humans and animals use space and objects to communicate occupancy or ownership of that space. 
C) how close or how far away we arrange ourselves from people and things. 
D) feelings of liking and pleasure communicated by non-verbal cues.

Question 5

The study of how close or how far away we arrange ourselves around people or things is called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

When you indicate by the space between your hands how large a fish you caught, you are using

Accepted Answer

A) an illustrator. 
B) an adaptor. 
C) a regulator. 
D) an effect display. 
A) an illustrator. 
B) an adaptor. 
C) a regulator. 
D) an effect display.

Question 7

Explain two of the four challenges that face a person when trying to interpret non-verbal messages.

Accepted Answer

*To interpret non-verbal messages, a per

Question 8

The extent to which you like someone, the extent of one's status, and whether you are a man or a woman all determine

Accepted Answer

A) your responsiveness to others. 
B) the expression in your voice. 
C) the specific space that you choose. 
D) your eye contact. 
A) your responsiveness to others. 
B) the expression in your voice. 
C) the specific space that you choose. 
D) your eye contact.

Question 9

You grimace your face when telling about your visit to the dentist.You are illustrating what about non-verbal communication?

Accepted Answer

A) Non-verbal messages contradict verbal messages. 
B) Non-verbal messages substitute for verbal messages. 
C) Non-verbal messages regulate verbal messages. 
D) Non-verbal messages accent emotional messages. 
A) Non-verbal messages contradict verbal messages. 
B) Non-verbal messages substitute for verbal messages. 
C) Non-verbal messages regulate verbal messages. 
D) Non-verbal messages accent emotional messages.

Question 10

Women are more likely than men to initiate touch

Accepted Answer

A) in casual romantic heterosexual relationships. 
B) before they are married than after they are married. 
C) with their spouses. 
D) with members of the opposite sex. 
A) in casual romantic heterosexual relationships. 
B) before they are married than after they are married. 
C) with their spouses. 
D) with members of the opposite sex.

Question 11

Regulators are the non-verbal cues that

Accepted Answer

A) help you adapt to your environment. 
B) have a generally understood meaning. 
C) provide meaning for verbal messages. 
D) manage the flow of communication. 
A) help you adapt to your environment. 
B) have a generally understood meaning. 
C) provide meaning for verbal messages. 
D) manage the flow of communication.

Question 12

You are unsure if your husband is happy or disappointed with his birthday gift.What is being demonstrated about non-verbal messages?

Accepted Answer

A) Non-verbal messages are continuous. 
B) Non-verbal messages are ambiguous. 
C) Non-verbal cues are multi-channelled. 
D) Non-verbal interpretation is culturally based. 
A) Non-verbal messages are continuous. 
B) Non-verbal messages are ambiguous. 
C) Non-verbal cues are multi-channelled. 
D) Non-verbal interpretation is culturally based.

Question 13

When you respond to a request only by shaking your head up and down, you are illustrating that non-verbal messages collaborate with verbal messages in what way?

Accepted Answer

A) Non-verbal messages repeat verbal messages. 
B) Non-verbal messages contradict verbal messages. 
C) Non-verbal messages regulate verbal messages. 
D) Non-verbal messages substitute for verbal messages. 
A) Non-verbal messages repeat verbal messages. 
B) Non-verbal messages contradict verbal messages. 
C) Non-verbal messages regulate verbal messages. 
D) Non-verbal messages substitute for verbal messages.

Question 14

When you observe someone's non-verbal behaviour, interpret what the individual is expressing, and ask for confirmation of your interpretation, you are using

Accepted Answer

A) active listening. 
B) conflict management. 
C) regulators. 
D) perception checks. 
A) active listening. 
B) conflict management. 
C) regulators. 
D) perception checks.

Question 15

The space we feel most comfortable observing when visiting with family and friends is

Accepted Answer

A) 1½ feet to 4 feet. 
B) 0 to 1½ feet. 
C) 12 feet and more. 
D) 4 feet to 12 feet. 
A) 1½ feet to 4 feet. 
B) 0 to 1½ feet. 
C) 12 feet and more. 
D) 4 feet to 12 feet.

Question 16

How might personal space and territoriality be related?

Accepted Answer

*Since territoriality is the study of ho

Question 17

In a group setting, who is likely to select a seat at the head of the table?

Accepted Answer

A) a female 
B) a shy person 
C) a male 
D) a dominant person 
A) a female 
B) a shy person 
C) a male 
D) a dominant person

Question 18

Imagine you are being interviewed for a job for which you are very qualified.However, you are not sure if you are connecting well with the interviewer. What can you do to more accurately read the non-verbal messages the interviewer may be sending?

Accepted Answer

Consider the interviewer's non-verbal cu

Question 19

Close proximity, open body positions, and eye contact, all signalling our interest,indicate which stage of courtship behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A) preening behaviour 
B) courtship readiness 
C) positional cues 
D) appeals to invitation 
A) preening behaviour 
B) courtship readiness 
C) positional cues 
D) appeals to invitation

Question 20

You can determine whether you are sending mixed signals to others by monitoring your use of

Accepted Answer

A) illustrators. 
B) adaptors. 
C) regulators. 
D) emblems. 
A) illustrators. 
B) adaptors. 
C) regulators. 
D) emblems.

Vocal signals that indicate we understand what the other person is saying and that we now want to talk are called

Which does not communicate dominance?

We are all different in regards to the amount of touch we need, tolerate, receive, and initiate, but most of us feel comfortable initiating touch in what situations?

Territoriality is

The study of how close or how far away we arrange ourselves around people or things is called

When you indicate by the space between your hands how large a fish you caught, you are using

Explain two of the four challenges that face a person when trying to interpret non-verbal messages.

The extent to which you like someone, the extent of one's status, and whether you are a man or a woman all determine

You grimace your face when telling about your visit to the dentist.You are illustrating what about non-verbal communication?

Women are more likely than men to initiate touch

Regulators are the non-verbal cues that

You are unsure if your husband is happy or disappointed with his birthday gift.What is being demonstrated about non-verbal messages?

When you respond to a request only by shaking your head up and down, you are illustrating that non-verbal messages collaborate with verbal messages in what way?

When you observe someone's non-verbal behaviour, interpret what the individual is expressing, and ask for confirmation of your interpretation, you are using

The space we feel most comfortable observing when visiting with family and friends is

How might personal space and territoriality be related?

In a group setting, who is likely to select a seat at the head of the table?

Imagine you are being interviewed for a job for which you are very qualified.However, you are not sure if you are connecting well with the interviewer. What can you do to more accurately read the non-verbal messages the interviewer may be sending?

Close proximity, open body positions, and eye contact, all signalling our interest,indicate which stage of courtship behaviour?

You can determine whether you are sending mixed signals to others by monitoring your use of

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Vocal signals that indicate we understand what the other person is saying and that we now want to talk are called

Which does not communicate dominance?

We are all different in regards to the amount of touch we need, tolerate, receive, and initiate, but most of us feel comfortable initiating touch in what situations?

Territoriality is

The study of how close or how far away we arrange ourselves around people or things is called

When you indicate by the space between your hands how large a fish you caught, you are using

Explain two of the four challenges that face a person when trying to interpret non-verbal messages.

The extent to which you like someone, the extent of one's status, and whether you are a man or a woman all determine

You grimace your face when telling about your visit to the dentist.You are illustrating what about non-verbal communication?

Women are more likely than men to initiate touch

Regulators are the non-verbal cues that

You are unsure if your husband is happy or disappointed with his birthday gift.What is being demonstrated about non-verbal messages?

When you respond to a request only by shaking your head up and down, you are illustrating that non-verbal messages collaborate with verbal messages in what way?

When you observe someone's non-verbal behaviour, interpret what the individual is expressing, and ask for confirmation of your interpretation, you are using

The space we feel most comfortable observing when visiting with family and friends is

How might personal space and territoriality be related?

In a group setting, who is likely to select a seat at the head of the table?

Imagine you are being interviewed for a job for which you are very qualified.However, you are not sure if you are connecting well with the interviewer. What can you do to more accurately read the non-verbal messages the interviewer may be sending?

Close proximity, open body positions, and eye contact, all signalling our interest,indicate which stage of courtship behaviour?

You can determine whether you are sending mixed signals to others by monitoring your use of

Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication and Self

Interpersonal Communication and Perception

Listening and Responding

Verbal Communication Skills

Conflict Management Skills

Interpersonal Communication and Cultural Diversity

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Developing, Maintaining, and Ending Interpersonal Relationships

Interpersonal Relationships at Home, Through

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