Question 1

In the "Observing What You See" reading in Chapter 6, the author details how she made inferences about a student she observed in a cafeteria. What is the main point of this reading?

Accepted Answer

A) You can infer many things from people's nonverbal behaviour. 
B) Young people are more nonverbally expressive than older adults. 
C) Inferences based on nonverbal behaviour must be treated with caution. 
D) Nonverbal behaviour is an accurate way to gain information about other people.

Question 2

Which term refers to the many ways the voice communicates, including tone, speed, pitch, number and length of pauses, and volume?

Accepted Answer

A) modulators 
B) nonvocals 
C) paralanguage 
D) proxemics

Question 3

Illustrators are communication that is portrayed in drawings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Pointing an accusing finger at someone while criticizing them is an example of regulating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Some social scientists argue that ____ percent of the emotional impact of a message comes from nonverbal sources, while others suggest a more conservative estimate of ___ percent.

Accepted Answer

A) 35; 93 
B) 50; 83 
C) 65; 83 
D) 93; 65

Question 6

Match each description below with the term it best describes.
a.chronemics
b.vocal filler
c.emblem
d.illustrator
e.kinesics
f.proxemics
g.touch
-Pointing to major terms written on the board while lecturing

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each description below with the term...

Question 7

What is kinesics the study of?

Accepted Answer

A) personal distances 
B) nonverbal behaviour 
C) body position and motion 
D) efficient movement in sports

Question 8

People who spoke rapidly responded most favourably to rapid talkers, whereas slow speakers referred those whose rate was also slow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match each description below with the term it best describes.
a.chronemics
b.vocal filler
c.emblem
d.illustrator
e.kinesics
f.proxemics
g.touch
-Use of space

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each description below with the term...

Question 10

It is possible to recognize paralinguistic messages, even if you don't understand the language being spoken.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to your text, which statement best summarizes the research done on the voice?

Accepted Answer

A) People respond best to communicators who speak at the same rate they do. 
B) Having an attractive voice confers no real social advantage in the short term. 
C) Communicators who speak loudly and without hesitation are viewed as more truthful than those who pause and speak quietly. 
D) When vocal elements contradict the verbal message, people will usually judge the speaker's intention from the words, not the voice.

Question 12

Vlad is looking to buy a new home. He is very drawn to one house in particular where the owners had baked bread immediately before Vlad entered the house. What is influencing Vlad?

Accepted Answer

A) territoriality 
B) proxemics 
C) chronemics 
D) olfactics

Question 13

Victoria is lying to her boss about why she was late with her project. Her boss notices that her voice is higher-pitched than usual. What is her higher-pitched voice, an example of?

Accepted Answer

A) contradicting 
B) mixed messages 
C) leakage 
D) kinesics

Question 14

What nonverbal function is demonstrated by the nonverbal behaviour of smiling at a friend as you say "come on over here"?

Accepted Answer

A) accenting 
B) complementing 
C) regulating 
D) substituting

Question 15

Clothing is perceived to convey information about the wearer's characteristics. Which characteristic is least likely to be perceived from their clothing?

Accepted Answer

A) current mood 
B) educational background 
C) moral character 
D) trustworthiness

Question 16

According to Annie Donnellon, what is the most important advice for communicating with visually-impaired people?

Accepted Answer

A) Say your name. 
B) Speak clearly with expression. 
C) Tell them when you're leaving. 
D) Briefly describe when something visual is happening.

Question 17

Which emotion is the most difficult to identify from body posture?

Accepted Answer

A) anger 
B) disgust 
C) happiness 
D) sadness

Question 18

David is a nursing student on placement at a long-term care home. He has worked with two different doctors, and one doctor is much more effective at helping his patients disclose important personal information as opposed to the other doctor. Which reason best explains why one doctor is more effective?

Accepted Answer

A) The doctor spends a lot of time with his patients. 
B) The doctor explains things well to his patients. 
C) The doctor uses a lot of direct eye contact with the patients. 
D) The doctor is friendly and makes small talk with the patients.

Question 19

Your text defines nonverbal communication as "those messages expressed by other than linguistic means."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

If deceivers feel confident and not guilty, their deception is more likely to be found out.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Nonverbal Communication: Messages Beyond Words

In the "Observing What You See" reading in Chapter 6, the author details how she made inferences about a student she observed in a cafeteria. What is the main point of this reading?

Which term refers to the many ways the voice communicates, including tone, speed, pitch, number and length of pauses, and volume?

Illustrators are communication that is portrayed in drawings.

Pointing an accusing finger at someone while criticizing them is an example of regulating.

Some social scientists argue that __ percent of the emotional impact of a message comes from nonverbal sources, while others suggest a more conservative estimate of _ percent.

Match each description below with the term it best describes. a.chronemics b.vocal filler c.emblem d.illustrator e.kinesics f.proxemics g.touch -Pointing to major terms written on the board while lecturing

What is kinesics the study of?

People who spoke rapidly responded most favourably to rapid talkers, whereas slow speakers referred those whose rate was also slow.

Match each description below with the term it best describes. a.chronemics b.vocal filler c.emblem d.illustrator e.kinesics f.proxemics g.touch -Use of space

It is possible to recognize paralinguistic messages, even if you don't understand the language being spoken.

According to your text, which statement best summarizes the research done on the voice?

Vlad is looking to buy a new home. He is very drawn to one house in particular where the owners had baked bread immediately before Vlad entered the house. What is influencing Vlad?

Victoria is lying to her boss about why she was late with her project. Her boss notices that her voice is higher-pitched than usual. What is her higher-pitched voice, an example of?

What nonverbal function is demonstrated by the nonverbal behaviour of smiling at a friend as you say "come on over here"?

Clothing is perceived to convey information about the wearer's characteristics. Which characteristic is least likely to be perceived from their clothing?

According to Annie Donnellon, what is the most important advice for communicating with visually-impaired people?

Which emotion is the most difficult to identify from body posture?

Your text defines nonverbal communication as "those messages expressed by other than linguistic means."

If deceivers feel confident and not guilty, their deception is more likely to be found out.