Deck 4: Nonverbal Communication

Question 1

According to the text, nonverbal communication is

A) communication that uses signs and symbols.
B) communication that is verbal and not verbal.
C) communication that is not verbal.
D) like American Sign Language (ASL).

Answer 1

communication that is not verbal.

Question 2

According to the text, nonverbal communication is

A) communication between friends that uses special symbols.
B) communication between friends that uses text messages
C) communication that is not verbal.
D) like American Sign Language (ASL).

Answer 2

communication that is not verbal.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a principle of nonverbal communication?

A) Nonverbal Communication is Fluid.
B) Nonverbal Communication is Fast.
C) Nonverbal Communication can add to or replace Verbal Communication.
D) Nonverbal Communication is Slow.

Answer 3

Nonverbal Communication is Slow.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a principle of nonverbal communication?

A) It is fluid.
B) It is fast.
C) It can add to or even replace talking or words.
D) It is the same for everybody.

Question 5

In nonverbal communication, illustrators

A) reinforce a verbal message.
B) clarify a verbal message.
C) compliment a verbal message.
D) replace a verbal message.

Question 6

In nonverbal communication, illustrators

A) reinforce a verbal message, like pointing and saying "over there."
B) compliment a verbal message, like pointing and saying "over there."
C) clarify a verbal message.
D) replace a verbal message.

Question 7

In nonverbal communication, emblems

A) have a general meaning, and can replace or reinforce words.
B) have a specific meaning, and can replace or reinforce words.
C) express understood meaning, often replacing or reinforcing words.
D) mask meaning, often replacing or reinforcing words

Question 8

In nonverbal communication, regulators

A) express understood meaning, often replacing or reinforcing words.
B) mask meaning, often replacing or reinforcing words.
C) manipulate or persuade communication.
D) control, encourage or discourage interaction.

Question 9

In nonverbal communication, affect displays express

A) emotions or feelings.
B) abstract ideas
C) concrete ideas
D) encouragement for communication interaction.

Question 10

In nonverbal communication, adaptors

A) help us express uncomfortable emotions or moods
B) help us feel comfortable or indicate emotions or moods
C) express abstract ideas
D) express concrete ideas

Question 11

In terms of the uses of nonverbal communication, it can:

A) compliment, repeat, replace, mask or contradict verbal communication.
B) encourage, discourage, facilitate, or deny verbal communication.
C) repeat, suggest, replace, mask, or confirm verbal communication.
D) confirm, encourage, discourage, mask or compliment verbal communication.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a principle of nonverbal communication?

A) Nonverbal Communication is Universal.
B) Nonverbal Communication is Confusing and Contextual.
C) Nonverbal Communication can be Intentional or Unintentional.
D) Nonverbal Communication is Individual.

Question 13

According to Edward T. Hall there are two main aspects of space

A) intimate space and personal space.
B) intimate space and social space.
C) territory and intimate space.
D) territory and personal space.

Question 14

Intimate space is generally up to _______ inches away from you.

A) 18
B) 36
C) 72
D) 144

Question 15

Social space can range from

A) 1-2 feet away from you.
B) 3-4 feet away from you.
C) 4-12 feet away from you.
D) more than 12 feet from you.

Question 16

The study of how we refer to and perceive time is called

A) haptics.
B) chronemics.
C) perception.
D) spacial orientation.

Question 17

The study of how we refer to and perceive touch is called

A) haptics.
B) chronemics.
C) perception.
D) spacial orientation.

Question 18

All non-word cues, both vocal and silent, are called

A) time.
B) space.
C) body language.
D) paralanguage.

Question 19

In nonverbal communication, artifacts include

A) rings and tattoos.
B) space.
C) body language.
D) paralanguage.

Question 20

In nonverbal communication, artifacts include

A) rings and tattoos.
B) cars
C) clothes
D) all of the answers provided

Question 21

In nonverbal communication, artifacts include

A) sounds like music or a car horn
B) the words we say to each other
C) antiques
D) none of the options available

Question 22

The physical and psychological aspects of the communication context are called

A) habitat.
B) environment.
C) time.
D) space.

Question 23

In order to improve your understanding of nonverbal communication

A) study yourself
B) read your text
C) communication more with others.
D) watch reactions

Question 24

In order to improve your understanding of nonverbal communication

A) study yourself
B) read your text
C) enroll an observer
D) ask a friend for assistance

Question 25

In order to improve your understanding of nonverbal communication

A) ask a friend for assistance
B) read your text
C) focus on a specific type of nonverbal communication
D) focus on all types of nonverbal communication.

Question 26

According to the text, nonverbal communication is like American Sign Language (ASL).

Question 27

Nonverbal Communication is Slow.

Question 28

In nonverbal communication, illustrators reinforce a verbal message.

Question 29

In nonverbal communication, illustrators reinforce a verbal message, like pointing and saying "over there."

Question 30

In nonverbal communication, emblems express understood meaning, often replacing or reinforcing words.

Question 31

According to Edward T. Hall there are two main aspects of space: territory and personal space.

Question 32

Intimate space is generally up to 144 inches away from you.

Question 33

The study of how we refer to and perceive time is called chronemics.

Question 34

The study of how we refer to and perceive touch is called haptics.

Question 35

List and describe three examples of nonverbal artifacts.

Question 36

Please label and describe one way to improve your understanding of nonverbal communication

Question 37

Tattoos and piercings are increasingly common as forms of nonverbal communication. Please label and describe the type of nonverbal communication they represent.

Question 38

The boss gets the large corner office. The new employee gets the converted broom closet as an office. These examples feature what type of nonverbal communication? What did Edward T. Hall have to say about this type of nonverbal communication? Please label and describe the type of nonverbal communication, and please include at least one area Hall described in relation to it.

Question 39

Someone you do not know well stands close to you while you both discuss a work-related topic. If the conversational partner or co-worker is from a different culture than yours, what might be one possible explanation? Please label the nonverbal aspect of this example and discuss the behavior.