Question 1

Effective decoding of others' NVC involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  Disguising your emotions and feelings 
B)  Paying more attention to the other person 
C)  Revealing your emotions and feelings accurately 
D)  Paying less attention to the other person 
A)  Disguising your emotions and feelings 
B)  Paying more attention to the other person 
C)  Revealing your emotions and feelings accurately 
D)  Paying less attention to the other person B

Question 2

Discuss the connection between relationships and use of personal space.

Accepted Answer

We tend to allow people we know well or have an intimate relationship with to stand closer to us, but expect that strangers or people we know less well will stand farther away; followers tend to give more space to leaders; we might move closer to someone if we want to make the relationship more intimate, or even just begin a conversation; we tend to use objects to indicate when we need more personal space.

Question 3

NVC often happens without our control and knowledge; when this betrays our internal feelings, it is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Adage 
B)  Leakage 
C)  Prestige 
D)  Vantage 
A)  Adage 
B)  Leakage 
C)  Prestige 
D)  Vantage B

Question 4

Give an example of a form of nonverbal communication that is influenced by culture.

Accepted Answer

Examples might include eye con

Question 5

If you can decode NVC successfully, you do not need to be concerned about encoding it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Explain the difference between static and dynamic nonverbal communication (NVC).

Accepted Answer

Static NVC does not change during an int

Question 7

Explain how NVC serves as a relational regulator.

Accepted Answer

NVC helps to regulate engageme

Question 8

Examples of dynamic NVC would not be likely to include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Facial expressions 
B)  Gestures 
C)  Eye contact 
D)  Eye color 
A)  Facial expressions 
B)  Gestures 
C)  Eye contact 
D)  Eye color

Question 9

NVC is not symbolic and guided by rules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

NVC can sometimes contradict verbal communication within the same message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Examples of static NVC would include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Eye contact 
B)  Eye color 
C)  Pupil dilation 
D)  Blinking rate 
A)  Eye contact 
B)  Eye color 
C)  Pupil dilation 
D)  Blinking rate

Question 12

To improve your NVC as a speaker, you should affirm the listener, which refers specifically to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Encoding approval and liking while you are talking 
B)  Being consistent in your verbal and NVC 
C)  Being clear and less ambiguous in your NVC 
D)  Matching your NVC to the meaning of your words 
A)  Encoding approval and liking while you are talking 
B)  Being consistent in your verbal and NVC 
C)  Being clear and less ambiguous in your NVC 
D)  Matching your NVC to the meaning of your words

Question 13

You cannot have interactions without nonverbal communication (NVC).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

To improve your NVC as a listener, you should attend to the speaker, which refers specifically to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Decoding the undercurrents of the speaker's message 
B)  Coordinating your reactions with the speaker's cues 
C)  Terminating the conversation when you are uncomfortable to avoid bonding with the speaker 
D)  Pay attention to the NVC cues the speaker gives and whether or not the speaker is understanding your NVC 
A)  Decoding the undercurrents of the speaker's message 
B)  Coordinating your reactions with the speaker's cues 
C)  Terminating the conversation when you are uncomfortable to avoid bonding with the speaker 
D)  Pay attention to the NVC cues the speaker gives and whether or not the speaker is understanding your NVC

Question 15

NVC is rarely ambiguous or difficult to interpret.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Nonverbal communication (NVC) is always intentional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Similarities between verbal and nonverbal communication include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Both are impersonal 
B)  Both are precise and non-ambiguous 
C)  Both are free from rules 
D)  Both are influenced by culture 
A)  Both are impersonal 
B)  Both are precise and non-ambiguous 
C)  Both are free from rules 
D)  Both are influenced by culture

Question 18

The study of kinesics in NVC would include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Observing vocal variety in a conversation 
B)  Observing numbers of um's and you know's in a conversation 
C)  Observing how people claim space and territory 
D)  Observing how people stand or gesture 
A)  Observing vocal variety in a conversation 
B)  Observing numbers of um's and you know's in a conversation 
C)  Observing how people claim space and territory 
D)  Observing how people stand or gesture

Question 19

Illustrators are the kinds of nonverbal gestures that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Signal a feeling not expressed in words to clarify meaning 
B)  Are emblematic 
C)  Signal something said in words to help visualize meaning 
D)  Are more ambiguous 
A)  Signal a feeling not expressed in words to clarify meaning 
B)  Are emblematic 
C)  Signal something said in words to help visualize meaning 
D)  Are more ambiguous

Question 20

NVC can help to begin, to regulate, or to terminate communicative interactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Effective decoding of others' NVC involves:

Discuss the connection between relationships and use of personal space.

NVC often happens without our control and knowledge; when this betrays our internal feelings, it is called:

Give an example of a form of nonverbal communication that is influenced by culture.

If you can decode NVC successfully, you do not need to be concerned about encoding it.

Explain the difference between static and dynamic nonverbal communication (NVC).

Explain how NVC serves as a relational regulator.

Examples of dynamic NVC would not be likely to include:

NVC is not symbolic and guided by rules.

NVC can sometimes contradict verbal communication within the same message.

Examples of static NVC would include:

To improve your NVC as a speaker, you should affirm the listener, which refers specifically to:

You cannot have interactions without nonverbal communication (NVC).

To improve your NVC as a listener, you should attend to the speaker, which refers specifically to:

NVC is rarely ambiguous or difficult to interpret.

Nonverbal communication (NVC) is always intentional.

Similarities between verbal and nonverbal communication include:

The study of kinesics in NVC would include:

Illustrators are the kinds of nonverbal gestures that:

NVC can help to begin, to regulate, or to terminate communicative interactions.

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Exam 3: Nonverbal Communication

Effective decoding of others' NVC involves:

Discuss the connection between relationships and use of personal space.

NVC often happens without our control and knowledge; when this betrays our internal feelings, it is called:

Give an example of a form of nonverbal communication that is influenced by culture.

If you can decode NVC successfully, you do not need to be concerned about encoding it.

Explain the difference between static and dynamic nonverbal communication (NVC).

Explain how NVC serves as a relational regulator.

Examples of dynamic NVC would not be likely to include:

NVC is not symbolic and guided by rules.

NVC can sometimes contradict verbal communication within the same message.

Examples of static NVC would include:

To improve your NVC as a speaker, you should affirm the listener, which refers specifically to:

You cannot have interactions without nonverbal communication (NVC).

To improve your NVC as a listener, you should attend to the speaker, which refers specifically to:

NVC is rarely ambiguous or difficult to interpret.

Nonverbal communication (NVC) is always intentional.

Similarities between verbal and nonverbal communication include:

The study of kinesics in NVC would include:

Illustrators are the kinds of nonverbal gestures that:

NVC can help to begin, to regulate, or to terminate communicative interactions.

An Overview of Everyday Communication

Verbal Communication

Listening

Identities and Perceptions

Talk and Interpersonal Relationships

Groups and Leaders

Culture and Communication

Technology in Everyday Life

Relational Uses and Understanding of Media

Preparing for a Public Presentation

Developing a Public Presentation

Relating Through Informative Speeches and Persuasive Speeches

Delivering a Public Presentation

Interviewing

Filters