Question 1

Display rules tell us how we are "supposed" to display emotion within our culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

How does a facial expression exhibiting gaze behavior differ from a facial expression that is not exhibiting gaze behavior?

Accepted Answer

Answer should reflect an understanding that the primary difference between gaze and nongaze behavior is the appearance of intent. We become most aware of gaze behavior in situations where someone appears to be looking directly at us with intent.

Question 3

How do self-adaptors differ from other adaptors?

Accepted Answer

A)   Self-adaptors are an effective way to discharge excess energy, while other adaptors are not.
B)   Self-adaptors are predictable, while other adaptors are random.
C)   Self-adaptors are body-based, while other adaptors are object-based.
D)   Self-adaptors use one's own body, while other adaptors rely on another's body. D

Question 4

According to the universalist position, the ability to produce and recognize facial expressions ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   is a product of culture
B)   is a product of biology
C)   results in display rules
D)   varies based on context

Question 5

During a long classroom lecture, when Bryan begins to move one of his knees up and down under his desk in an attempt to remain focused, he's using a self-adaptor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In contrast to adaptors that convey information to regulate conversation flow, body orientation conveys information that indicates ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   the content of the conversation
B)   whether one wants to engage in the conversation
C)   whether the environment is conducive to conversation
D)   variations in the vocalics of the conversation

Question 7

Gaze behaviors involve looking directly at someone with intent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is considered an illustrator?

Accepted Answer

A)   twisting and untwirling a paperclip during a boring meeting
B)   nodding your head as you listen to a cowork share a long story.
C)   pointing in a particular direction as you say, "follow me"
D)   greeting an unwelcome guest stranger with folded arms

Question 9

Our earliest patterns of communication are usually established when we are school age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is an affect display?

Accepted Answer

A)   A facial expression that conceals an internal emotion.
B)   A facial expression that reveals an internal emotion.
C)   Behaviors that are designed to exaggerate emotions.
D)   Behaviors that are designed to minimize emotions.

Question 11

When Jason stops abruptly in the middle of delivering a report at a meeting, his supervisor uses a sweeping hand gesture to encourage him to continue. Which of the following kinesic behaviors is Jason's supervisor displaying?

Accepted Answer

A)   illustrator
B)   adaptor
C)   regulator
D)   body orientation

Question 12

The position that affect displays are a combination of innate biologically based inherited behaviors and culture-specific learned behaviors is known as the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   cultural relativist position
B)   universalist position
C)   primary theory
D)   neocultural theory

Question 13

The ways in which we use motion with our hands to communicate a message or to aid in the communication of a message are called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   illustrators
B)   regulators
C)   adaptors
D)   body orientations

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of an object-adaptor?

Accepted Answer

A)   nail-biting
B)   hair-twirling
C)   snapping a rubber band
D)   tapping your fingers

Question 15

At the fabric store, when Claudine uses her hands to communicate how long she would like her ribbon to be, she's using an adaptor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Happiness, sadness, fear, anger, gratitude, and disgust are the six most commonly discussed emotional displays.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is an accurate description of the facial cues associated with fear?

Accepted Answer

A)   Eyebrows that are raised and drawn together, with parted lips that have depressed corners.
B)   Low eyebrows and raised eyelids, with a tight raised upper lip and a depressed lower lip surrounding an open mouth.
C)   Raised eyebrows and eyelids, and stretched lips surrounding an open mouth.
D)   Raised chin with wrinkled nose, where the upper lip is raised over an open mouth with a tongue sticking out.

Question 18

Emotional displays through facial expressions are a form of ______
About an underlying emotional state or opinion.

Accepted Answer

A)   cultural structure
B)   cultural signaling
C)   social structure
D)   social signaling

Question 19

The kinesic behavior that involves using our entire body to move our torso toward or away from interactions with others is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   body orientation
B)   illustration
C)   adaptation
D)   regulation

Question 20

Which of the following is one of the types of behavior that allows an individual to release excess energy?

Accepted Answer

A)   self-illustrator
B)   self-adaptor
C)   self-regulator
D)   self-orientation

Exam 4: Kinesics: Engaging Motion and Gestures

Display rules tell us how we are "supposed" to display emotion within our culture.

How does a facial expression exhibiting gaze behavior differ from a facial expression that is not exhibiting gaze behavior?

How do self-adaptors differ from other adaptors?

According to the universalist position, the ability to produce and recognize facial expressions ______.

During a long classroom lecture, when Bryan begins to move one of his knees up and down under his desk in an attempt to remain focused, he's using a self-adaptor.

In contrast to adaptors that convey information to regulate conversation flow, body orientation conveys information that indicates ______.

Gaze behaviors involve looking directly at someone with intent.

Which of the following is considered an illustrator?

Our earliest patterns of communication are usually established when we are school age.

What is an affect display?

When Jason stops abruptly in the middle of delivering a report at a meeting, his supervisor uses a sweeping hand gesture to encourage him to continue. Which of the following kinesic behaviors is Jason's supervisor displaying?

The position that affect displays are a combination of innate biologically based inherited behaviors and culture-specific learned behaviors is known as the ______.

The ways in which we use motion with our hands to communicate a message or to aid in the communication of a message are called ______.

Which of the following is an example of an object-adaptor?

At the fabric store, when Claudine uses her hands to communicate how long she would like her ribbon to be, she's using an adaptor.

Happiness, sadness, fear, anger, gratitude, and disgust are the six most commonly discussed emotional displays.

Which of the following is an accurate description of the facial cues associated with fear?

Emotional displays through facial expressions are a form of ______ About an underlying emotional state or opinion.

The kinesic behavior that involves using our entire body to move our torso toward or away from interactions with others is called ______.

Which of the following is one of the types of behavior that allows an individual to release excess energy?