Question 1

The indices of credibility were constructed to apply various tests to evidence to evaluate government, pressure groups, the press, and scholars.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Arguments intended to illicit pity are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ad populum. 
B)  Ad misericordiam. 
C)  Ad hominem. 
D)  Ad absurdum.

Question 3

Mehrabian claimed that 93 percent of a total message's meaning is the result of nonverbal factors. Which of the following contribute to this meaning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vocalics. 
B)  Affect displays. 
C)  Proxemics. 
D)  Genetics.

Question 4

Define nonverbal communication and explain the functions of nonverbal communication.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

The ad populum fallacy is referred to as the bandwagon effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Personal space is 8 to 10 feet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Edward Hall called nonverbal communication which two of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Honest communication. 
B)  Hidden dimension. 
C)  Silent language. 
D)  Primal communication.

Question 8

Explain the nonverbal code of chronemics and include in your answer the notions of culture, technical definitions, and personal perceptions.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

An individual may commit an unintentional fallacy through faulty reasoning or incomplete research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

It is easier to control our body language than our words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Territoriality allows primates to occupy and defend their personal space.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Walter Fisher created which of the following as one means to support an argument or to offer evidence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aristotelian theory. 
B)  Narrative theory. 
C)  Dramatistic pentad. 
D)  Elaboration likelihood model.

Question 13

An example that is so familiar to the audience that they fill in the details to reach a conclusion is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  A syllogism. 
B)  A conclusion. 
C)  An enthymeme. 
D)  Artistic proof.

Question 14

There are a series of "ad" fallacies, which means "to the people."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Messages: Verbal and Nonverbal Support

The indices of credibility were constructed to apply various tests to evidence to evaluate government, pressure groups, the press, and scholars.