Question 1

From research, the following valid conclusion can be drawn about cross-cultural perceptions of facial expressions:

Accepted Answer

A)   Members of diverse cultures do not recognize the same emotions from photographs of facial expressions.
B)   Members of diverse cultures show significant differences in perceptions of the intensity of emotion exhibited by a facial expression.
C)   Display rules dictate that collectivist cultures such as Singapore and China suppress exhibitions of anger or contempt toward rival group members.
D)   none of the above B

Question 2

To communicate competently with nonverbal communication,

Accepted Answer

A)   observe multiple nonverbal cues before drawing any conclusions about a person's communication
B)   try to match nonverbal and verbal communication to avoid mixed messages
C)   monitor your own nonverbal communication
D)   all of the above D

Question 3

A comforting touch on someone whom you just met is a good way to build rapport.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Appropriateness of touch depends largely on understanding which type of touch is acceptable in which situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

All cultures consider spatial distances of 0 to 18 inches between people to be the intimate zone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The following rules are appropriate for dealing with touch violations:

Accepted Answer

A)   Begin by assuming the first touch violation is accidental.
B)   Provide gentle nonverbal signs of rejection for repeat offenders.
C)   Describe your reaction and the behavior that produces the perception of violation to the offender.
D)   both a and c

Question 7

Hair style is a culturally contingent aspect of nonverbal communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Display rules are culture-specific prescriptions that dictate appropriateness of nonverbal behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Based on research, the following can be said of gestures:

Accepted Answer

A)   Many gestures are emblems.
B)   Most gestures communicate ambiguous meanings.
C)   Folding your arms across your chest is always a defensive gesture.
D)   all of the above

Question 10

Differences between verbal and nonverbal communication include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Verbal communication is multichanneled; nonverbal communication is single-channeled.
B)   Nonverbal communication possesses none of the four essential characteristics of language (verbal communication) .
C)   Verbal communication is single-channeled; nonverbal communication is multichanneled.
D)   both b and c

Question 11

A light touch to signal that you wish to speak next is an appropriate use of touch.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Eye contact can

Accepted Answer

A)   regulate conversational turn taking
B)   communicate involvement and interest
C)   manifest warmth
D)   all of the above

Question 13

Nonverbal communication has no discrete beginning or ending.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements about touch communication are valid?

Accepted Answer

A)   Types of touch help define relationships between people.
B)   Greeting a Muslim by shaking his/her left hand is a sign of respect.
C)   Playful startling touches should be encouraged with friends and even strangers.
D)   Touch violations should be perceived as intentional.

Question 15

Verbal communication uses more channels than nonverbal communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An obnoxious driver flips you off, gives you the finger, shows you the middle digit. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   an illustrator
B)   a manipulator
C)   an emblem
D)   none of the above

Question 17

Volume, verbal pauses, and rate of delivery are all types of

Accepted Answer

A)   kinesics
B)   spatiality
C)   gesturality
D)   paralanguage

Question 18

Nonverbal communication is less ambiguous than verbal communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

There are universal standards of attractiveness, and this means that culture and individual preferences do not much influence our perceptions of physical attractiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Nonverbal communication is

Accepted Answer

A)   linguistic in nature
B)   single channeled
C)   less ambiguous than verbal communication
D)   continuous

Exam 5: Nonverbal Communication: Sharing Meaning Without Words

From research, the following valid conclusion can be drawn about cross-cultural perceptions of facial expressions:

To communicate competently with nonverbal communication,

A comforting touch on someone whom you just met is a good way to build rapport.

Appropriateness of touch depends largely on understanding which type of touch is acceptable in which situation.

All cultures consider spatial distances of 0 to 18 inches between people to be the intimate zone.

The following rules are appropriate for dealing with touch violations:

Hair style is a culturally contingent aspect of nonverbal communication.

Display rules are culture-specific prescriptions that dictate appropriateness of nonverbal behaviors.

Based on research, the following can be said of gestures:

Differences between verbal and nonverbal communication include which of the following?

A light touch to signal that you wish to speak next is an appropriate use of touch.

Eye contact can

Nonverbal communication has no discrete beginning or ending.

Which of the following statements about touch communication are valid?

Verbal communication uses more channels than nonverbal communication.

An obnoxious driver flips you off, gives you the finger, shows you the middle digit. This is an example of

Volume, verbal pauses, and rate of delivery are all types of

Nonverbal communication is less ambiguous than verbal communication.

There are universal standards of attractiveness, and this means that culture and individual preferences do not much influence our perceptions of physical attractiveness.

Nonverbal communication is