Deck 1: Nonverbal Communication: Basic Perspectives

Question 1

Which of the following statements about nonverbal communication is true?

A)Nonverbal behaviors always have specific meanings.
B)Once a person understands what nonverbal behaviors mean,she will always know what to expect from others.
C)Nonverbal communication is best understood by exploring groups of behaviors.
D)It is possible to separate verbal and nonverbal behaviors from each other.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Jim is giving a speech.During his introduction,he firmly states,"I'm not nervous," yet his hands shake and he breaks into a sweat.In this instance,Jim's verbal and nonverbal signals are __________.

A)repeating
B)conflicting
C)complementing
D)substituting

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Brain researchers believe that nonverbal messages are processed in which hemisphere of the brain?

A)right
B)left
C)both hemispheres
D)neither hemisphere

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Carol is arranging a large reception for her supervisor.Carol's biggest concerns are issues such as where to place the head table,how the room will be lit,and whether the noise from the kitchen will filter into the reception hall.Which of the following best describes Carol's concerns in the communication situation?

A)behaviors manifested by the communicators
B)environmental structures and conditions
C)a and b above both describe Carol's concerns
D)none of the above describe Carol's concerns

Question 5

Sarcasm requires a conflict between the verbal and nonverbal messages being sent.

Question 6

The conversation management behaviors including increased eye contact,brief pauses and rapid nodding to manage the flow of a conversation function as __________.

A)regulators
B)emblems
C)adaptors
D)reinforcers

Question 7

Meaningful responses to our environment have been similarly identified in several studies over the past several decades.Which of the following is not one of the categories?

A)immediacy
B)status
C)responsiveness
D)conflict

Question 8

We are always aware when we are decoding others' nonverbal behavior.

Question 9

Maria is explaining a multi-step process to her co-worker,emphasizing each step with the appropriate number of fingers.She is using what type of behavior?

A)repeating
B)substituting
C)regulating
D)complimenting

Question 10

When nonverbal behaviors are used to emphasize certain parts of a verbal message,it is said to accent that message.

Question 11

Because of its complex nature,few laypersons are experts in the use of nonverbal communication.

Question 12

The physical communication environment includes traces of action and perception of timing.

Question 13

There is no evidence to suggest that postpartum women can distinguish from scent alone the clothes worn by their newborn baby as opposed to those worn by another woman's baby.

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a communication situation in which nonverbal communication is not important?

A)a job interview
B)a first date
C)a school classroom
D)Nonverbal communication is important in all of the above situations.

Question 15

According to your text,encoding refers to __________ nonverbal behaviors.

A)producing
B)interpreting
C)decoding
D)analyzing

Question 16

Lighting conditions,colors,temperature,and noise are part of which classification of nonverbal behavior?

A)spatial
B)physical environment
C)proxemics
D)gestures