Deck 8: Communicating Nonverbally

Question 1

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The tendency to claim physical space as your own.

A) adaptors
B) affect displays
C) artifacts
D) chronemics
E) dominance
F) emblems
G) environment
H) friendship-warmth touch
I) functional-professional touch
J) haptics
K) illustrators
L) immediacy
M) intimacy
N) kinesics
O) love-intimacy touch
P) nonverbal communication
Q) nonverbal communication codes
R) power
S) proxemics
T) regulators
U) social-polite touch
V) submissiveness
W) territoriality
X) vocalics

Answer 1

W

Question 2

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The different means used for transmitting information nonverbally.

A) adaptors
B) affect displays
C) artifacts
D) chronemics
E) dominance
F) emblems
G) environment
H) friendship-warmth touch
I) functional-professional touch
J) haptics
K) illustrators
L) immediacy
M) intimacy
N) kinesics
O) love-intimacy touch
P) nonverbal communication
Q) nonverbal communication codes
R) power
S) proxemics
T) regulators
U) social-polite touch
V) submissiveness
W) territoriality
X) vocalics

Answer 2

Q

Question 3

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Types of gestures that have specific verbal meaning.

A) adaptors
B) affect displays
C) artifacts
D) chronemics
E) dominance
F) emblems
G) environment
H) friendship-warmth touch
I) functional-professional touch
J) haptics
K) illustrators
L) immediacy
M) intimacy
N) kinesics
O) love-intimacy touch
P) nonverbal communication
Q) nonverbal communication codes
R) power
S) proxemics
T) regulators
U) social-polite touch
V) submissiveness
W) territoriality
X) vocalics

Answer 3

F

Question 4

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Intentional or unintentional nonverbal behaviors that display emotions.

A) adaptors
B) affect displays
C) artifacts
D) chronemics
E) dominance
F) emblems
G) environment
H) friendship-warmth touch
I) functional-professional touch
J) haptics
K) illustrators
L) immediacy
M) intimacy
N) kinesics
O) love-intimacy touch
P) nonverbal communication
Q) nonverbal communication codes
R) power
S) proxemics
T) regulators
U) social-polite touch
V) submissiveness
W) territoriality
X) vocalics

Question 5

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The degree to which we find someone interesting and attractive.

A) adaptors
B) affect displays
C) artifacts
D) chronemics
E) dominance
F) emblems
G) environment
H) friendship-warmth touch
I) functional-professional touch
J) haptics
K) illustrators
L) immediacy
M) intimacy
N) kinesics
O) love-intimacy touch
P) nonverbal communication
Q) nonverbal communication codes
R) power
S) proxemics
T) regulators
U) social-polite touch
V) submissiveness
W) territoriality
X) vocalics

Question 6

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The ability to influence or control other people or events.

A) adaptors
B) affect displays
C) artifacts
D) chronemics
E) dominance
F) emblems
G) environment
H) friendship-warmth touch
I) functional-professional touch
J) haptics
K) illustrators
L) immediacy
M) intimacy
N) kinesics
O) love-intimacy touch
P) nonverbal communication
Q) nonverbal communication codes
R) power
S) proxemics
T) regulators
U) social-polite touch
V) submissiveness
W) territoriality
X) vocalics

Question 7

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Behaviors used to exert power and influence over others.

A) adaptors
B) affect displays
C) artifacts
D) chronemics
E) dominance
F) emblems
G) environment
H) friendship-warmth touch
I) functional-professional touch
J) haptics
K) illustrators
L) immediacy
M) intimacy
N) kinesics
O) love-intimacy touch
P) nonverbal communication
Q) nonverbal communication codes
R) power
S) proxemics
T) regulators
U) social-polite touch
V) submissiveness
W) territoriality
X) vocalics

Question 8

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Vocal characteristics used to communicate nonverbal messages.

A) adaptors
B) affect displays
C) artifacts
D) chronemics
E) dominance
F) emblems
G) environment
H) friendship-warmth touch
I) functional-professional touch
J) haptics
K) illustrators
L) immediacy
M) intimacy
N) kinesics
O) love-intimacy touch
P) nonverbal communication
Q) nonverbal communication codes
R) power
S) proxemics
T) regulators
U) social-polite touch
V) submissiveness
W) territoriality
X) vocalics

Question 9

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The nonverbal communication code of touch.

A) adaptors
B) affect displays
C) artifacts
D) chronemics
E) dominance
F) emblems
G) environment
H) friendship-warmth touch
I) functional-professional touch
J) haptics
K) illustrators
L) immediacy
M) intimacy
N) kinesics
O) love-intimacy touch
P) nonverbal communication
Q) nonverbal communication codes
R) power
S) proxemics
T) regulators
U) social-polite touch
V) submissiveness
W) territoriality
X) vocalics

Question 10

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Touch used to accomplish a task.

A) adaptors
B) affect displays
C) artifacts
D) chronemics
E) dominance
F) emblems
G) environment
H) friendship-warmth touch
I) functional-professional touch
J) haptics
K) illustrators
L) immediacy
M) intimacy
N) kinesics
O) love-intimacy touch
P) nonverbal communication
Q) nonverbal communication codes
R) power
S) proxemics
T) regulators
U) social-polite touch
V) submissiveness
W) territoriality
X) vocalics

Question 11

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Intentional or unintentional transmission of meaning through an individual's nonspoken physical and behavioral cues.

A) adaptors
B) affect displays
C) artifacts
D) chronemics
E) dominance
F) emblems
G) environment
H) friendship-warmth touch
I) functional-professional touch
J) haptics
K) illustrators
L) immediacy
M) intimacy
N) kinesics
O) love-intimacy touch
P) nonverbal communication
Q) nonverbal communication codes
R) power
S) proxemics
T) regulators
U) social-polite touch
V) submissiveness
W) territoriality
X) vocalics

Question 12

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Touch used to convey deep emotional feelings.

A) adaptors
B) affect displays
C) artifacts
D) chronemics
E) dominance
F) emblems
G) environment
H) friendship-warmth touch
I) functional-professional touch
J) haptics
K) illustrators
L) immediacy
M) intimacy
N) kinesics
O) love-intimacy touch
P) nonverbal communication
Q) nonverbal communication codes
R) power
S) proxemics
T) regulators
U) social-polite touch
V) submissiveness
W) territoriality
X) vocalics

Question 13

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Types of gestures that serve a psychological or physical purpose.

A) adaptors
B) affect displays
C) artifacts
D) chronemics
E) dominance
F) emblems
G) environment
H) friendship-warmth touch
I) functional-professional touch
J) haptics
K) illustrators
L) immediacy
M) intimacy
N) kinesics
O) love-intimacy touch
P) nonverbal communication
Q) nonverbal communication codes
R) power
S) proxemics
T) regulators
U) social-polite touch
V) submissiveness
W) territoriality
X) vocalics

Question 14

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Communication through the use of physical distance.

A) adaptors
B) affect displays
C) artifacts
D) chronemics
E) dominance
F) emblems
G) environment
H) friendship-warmth touch
I) functional-professional touch
J) haptics
K) illustrators
L) immediacy
M) intimacy
N) kinesics
O) love-intimacy touch
P) nonverbal communication
Q) nonverbal communication codes
R) power
S) proxemics
T) regulators
U) social-polite touch
V) submissiveness
W) territoriality
X) vocalics

Question 15

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Touch used to express liking of another person.

A) adaptors
B) affect displays
C) artifacts
D) chronemics
E) dominance
F) emblems
G) environment
H) friendship-warmth touch
I) functional-professional touch
J) haptics
K) illustrators
L) immediacy
M) intimacy
N) kinesics
O) love-intimacy touch
P) nonverbal communication
Q) nonverbal communication codes
R) power
S) proxemics
T) regulators
U) social-polite touch
V) submissiveness
W) territoriality
X) vocalics

Question 16

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Nonverbal communication through the use of time.

A) adaptors
B) affect displays
C) artifacts
D) chronemics
E) dominance
F) emblems
G) environment
H) friendship-warmth touch
I) functional-professional touch
J) haptics
K) illustrators
L) immediacy
M) intimacy
N) kinesics
O) love-intimacy touch
P) nonverbal communication
Q) nonverbal communication codes
R) power
S) proxemics
T) regulators
U) social-polite touch
V) submissiveness
W) territoriality
X) vocalics

Question 17

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-A type of nonverbal code made up of visible body movements.

A) adaptors
B) affect displays
C) artifacts
D) chronemics
E) dominance
F) emblems
G) environment
H) friendship-warmth touch
I) functional-professional touch
J) haptics
K) illustrators
L) immediacy
M) intimacy
N) kinesics
O) love-intimacy touch
P) nonverbal communication
Q) nonverbal communication codes
R) power
S) proxemics
T) regulators
U) social-polite touch
V) submissiveness
W) territoriality
X) vocalics

Question 18

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Willingness to allow others to exert influence or power over us.

A) adaptors
B) affect displays
C) artifacts
D) chronemics
E) dominance
F) emblems
G) environment
H) friendship-warmth touch
I) functional-professional touch
J) haptics
K) illustrators
L) immediacy
M) intimacy
N) kinesics
O) love-intimacy touch
P) nonverbal communication
Q) nonverbal communication codes
R) power
S) proxemics
T) regulators
U) social-polite touch
V) submissiveness
W) territoriality
X) vocalics

Question 19

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Things we possess that communicate our identity to others.

A) adaptors
B) affect displays
C) artifacts
D) chronemics
E) dominance
F) emblems
G) environment
H) friendship-warmth touch
I) functional-professional touch
J) haptics
K) illustrators
L) immediacy
M) intimacy
N) kinesics
O) love-intimacy touch
P) nonverbal communication
Q) nonverbal communication codes
R) power
S) proxemics
T) regulators
U) social-polite touch
V) submissiveness
W) territoriality
X) vocalics

Question 20

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Types of gestures that accent or illustrate a verbal message.

A) adaptors
B) affect displays
C) artifacts
D) chronemics
E) dominance
F) emblems
G) environment
H) friendship-warmth touch
I) functional-professional touch
J) haptics
K) illustrators
L) immediacy
M) intimacy
N) kinesics
O) love-intimacy touch
P) nonverbal communication
Q) nonverbal communication codes
R) power
S) proxemics
T) regulators
U) social-polite touch
V) submissiveness
W) territoriality
X) vocalics

Question 21

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The physical features of our surroundings.

A) adaptors
B) affect displays
C) artifacts
D) chronemics
E) dominance
F) emblems
G) environment
H) friendship-warmth touch
I) functional-professional touch
J) haptics
K) illustrators
L) immediacy
M) intimacy
N) kinesics
O) love-intimacy touch
P) nonverbal communication
Q) nonverbal communication codes
R) power
S) proxemics
T) regulators
U) social-polite touch
V) submissiveness
W) territoriality
X) vocalics

Question 22

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Touch based upon social norms and expectations.

A) adaptors
B) affect displays
C) artifacts
D) chronemics
E) dominance
F) emblems
G) environment
H) friendship-warmth touch
I) functional-professional touch
J) haptics
K) illustrators
L) immediacy
M) intimacy
N) kinesics
O) love-intimacy touch
P) nonverbal communication
Q) nonverbal communication codes
R) power
S) proxemics
T) regulators
U) social-polite touch
V) submissiveness
W) territoriality
X) vocalics

Question 23

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The feeling of emotional closeness between ourselves and others.

A) adaptors
B) affect displays
C) artifacts
D) chronemics
E) dominance
F) emblems
G) environment
H) friendship-warmth touch
I) functional-professional touch
J) haptics
K) illustrators
L) immediacy
M) intimacy
N) kinesics
O) love-intimacy touch
P) nonverbal communication
Q) nonverbal communication codes
R) power
S) proxemics
T) regulators
U) social-polite touch
V) submissiveness
W) territoriality
X) vocalics

Question 24

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Types of gestures that control turn-taking in conversation.

A) adaptors
B) affect displays
C) artifacts
D) chronemics
E) dominance
F) emblems
G) environment
H) friendship-warmth touch
I) functional-professional touch
J) haptics
K) illustrators
L) immediacy
M) intimacy
N) kinesics
O) love-intimacy touch
P) nonverbal communication
Q) nonverbal communication codes
R) power
S) proxemics
T) regulators
U) social-polite touch
V) submissiveness
W) territoriality
X) vocalics

Question 25

Nonverbal communication tends to be more ambiguous than verbal communication.

Question 26

Most of the meaning in an interpersonal encounter is communicated nonverbally.

Question 27

According to research cited in the textbook, men are better at using and understanding nonverbal communication than women.

Question 28

During initial interaction, nonverbal communication is more important than verbal communication in terms of our overall impressions of others.

Question 29

We express and experience verbal and nonverbal communication separately.

Question 30

Silence can be used to signal dominance over someone else.

Question 31

We signal relationship intimacy by avoiding eye contact.

Question 32

The higher a couple's level of nonverbal involvement across all communication codes, the healthier their relationship.

Question 33

According to the textbook, women seem to gaze at others during interaction more than men.

Question 34

Nonverbal communication tends to use multiple channels, whereas verbal communication tends to use only one channel.

Question 35

According to research, if you post attractive friends' photos on your Facebook page, others are more likely to perceive you as physically and socially attractive.

Question 36

Vocalics is considered to be the most powerful code of nonverbal communication in terms of communicating meaning.

Question 37

Prolonged staring is considered to be one of the most aggressive codes of nonverbal communication.

Question 38

Nonverbal communication is governed by fewer rules than verbal communication.

Question 39

Human beings only use facial expressions to communicate positive emotions.

Question 40

Nonverbal communication can be used to do all of the following EXCEPT

A) communicate meaning.
B) repress emotion.
C) present self.
D) manage interaction.
E) none of the options is correct

Question 41

Nonverbal communication can be used to convey meaning by

A) reiterating.
B) contradicting.
C) replacing.
D) enhancing.
E) all of the options are correct

Question 42

The online use of emoticons emulates what type of nonverbal communication code?

A) kinesics
B) haptics
C) chronemics
D) physical appearance
E) vocalics

Question 43

Most Americans and Canadians are comfortable with a "wingspan distance" for which of the following proxemics?

A) personal space
B) social space
C) intimate space
D) public space
E) none of the options is correct

Question 44

Hispanics are more likely than Europeans and Euro-Americans to use which form of touch?

A) sexual-arousal touch
B) love-intimacy touch
C) social-polite touch
D) functional-professional touch
E) friendship-warmth touch

Question 45

Which location is named in the text as displaying the most frequent use of touch?

A) Canada
B) Switzerland
C) Norway
D) England
E) Puerto Rico

Question 46

People who have M-time orientation

A) are careful about scheduling their time.
B) are relaxed about their use of time.
C) rarely worry about wasting time.
D) are patient when waiting for others.
E) are often from Latin American or African countries.

Question 47

Which of the following nonverbal codes is considered to be the richest and most powerful?

A) proxemics
B) territoriality
C) kinesics
D) vocalics
E) none of the options is correct

Question 48

When the text states that nonverbal communication is ambiguous, it means that

A) little work is needed to understand and interpret nonverbal behavior.
B) nonverbal communication is less credible than verbal communication.
C) we cannot assume that nonverbal communication has only one meaning.
D) nonverbal communication is learned.
E) it is difficult to misunderstand or misinterpret nonverbal behavior.

Question 49

When Derick departs for a long business trip, he says, "I love you" to his girlfriend Elizabeth, makes direct eye contact, and hugs her. What function of nonverbal communication is he using?

A) reiterating
B) contradicting
C) spotlighting
D) replacing
E) enhancing

Question 50

Affect displays are primarily displayed through the

A) head and eyes.
B) hands and eyes.
C) eyes and hands.
D) face and voice.
E) none of the options is correct

Question 51

To indicate the end of your part of the conversation, you probably will NOT

A) decrease your pitch.
B) cease any gestures.
C) increase your volume.
D) focus your gaze on the other person.
E) none of the options is correct

Question 52

Studies have suggested that, to demonstrate that we like someone, we can

A) increase distance.
B) decrease vocal expressiveness.
C) sit up straight.
D) gaze.
E) decrease eye contact.

Question 53

Which of the following does NOT communicate submissiveness?

A) taking up less space
B) letting others control time
C) smiling less
D) letting others control space
E) permitting others to interrupt us

Question 54

Research suggests that

A) our nonverbal communication contains more meaning than our verbal messages.
B) we spend less time communicating nonverbally than verbally.
C) verbal messages are more cultural than nonverbal messages.
D) verbal communication is more ambiguous than nonverbal communication.
E) our verbal communication contains more meaning than our nonverbal messages.

Question 55

When you shake your head instead of saying "no," what function of nonverbal communication are you using?

A) reiterating
B) contradicting
C) spotlighting
D) replacing
E) enhancing

Question 56

A sports-team coach wants to call a "time out," so he holds up his hands to form the letter T. What type of gesture is the coach demonstrating?

A) illustrator
B) regulator
C) adaptor
D) kinesics
E) emblem

Question 57

Your instructor explains the emergency escape route by saying, "Go out the door and take a right," and then pointing to the right. What function of nonverbal communication is the instructor using?

A) reiterating
B) contradicting
C) spotlighting
D) replacing
E) enhancing

Question 58

The two primary messages that posture can communicate are

A) intimacy and dominance.
B) dominance and submissiveness.
C) submissiveness and intimacy.
D) immediacy and power.
E) weakness and power.

Question 59

Which of the following behaviors would demonstrate high status in the United States?

A) feet planted firmly on the ground
B) erect posture
C) relaxed posture
D) avoiding eye contact
E) none of the options is correct

Question 60

Members of Japanese culture would rate which of the following behaviors as demonstrating the most power?

A) feet up on the table
B) erect posture
C) relaxed posture
D) avoiding eye contact
E) none of the options is correct

Question 61

Rapper/singer T-Pain's use of Auto-Tune is a manipulation of what code of nonverbal communication?

A) proxemics
B) vocalics
C) haptics
D) chronemics
E) kinesics

Question 62

The primary determinant(s) of the degree of intelligibility of one's speaking is/are

A) speech rate.
B) tone and volume.
C) vocabulary.
D) pronunciation and articulation.
E) pitch and sincerity.

Question 63

Which of the following types of nonverbal communication has a primary influence upon our interpersonal impressions?

A) eye contact
B) gestures
C) facial expression
D) posture
E) enhancement

Question 64

People with a P-time orientation

A) are careful about scheduling of time.
B) are relaxed about their use of time.
C) worry about wasting time.
D) become impatient waiting for others.
E) are often from the United States or Europe.

Question 65

People generally rate those they consider physically attractive as being

A) more intelligent.
B) more persuasive.
C) more powerful.
D) more successful.
E) all of the options are correct

Question 66

Nonverbal communication can be used to define the nature of our interpersonal relationships. Which of the following is NOT such a function?

A) intimacy
B) dominance
C) submissiveness
D) superiority
E) all of the options are correct

Question 67

Define and give an example of an emblem.

Question 68

Define and give an example of an illustrator.

Question 69

Define and give an example of a regulator.

Question 70

Define and give an example of an adaptor.

Question 71

Define and give an example of vocalics.

Question 72

What's the difference between proxemics and territoriality?

Question 73

Explain how someone with M-time orientation can communicate effectively with someone with P-time orientation.

Question 74

What does M-time mean? Provide an example of a culture that uses M-time.

Question 75

What does P-time mean? Identify a culture that uses P-time.

Question 76

Explain what happens when we encounter mixed messages.

Question 77

Identify five ways nonverbal communication can be used to accent verbal communication.

Question 78

Define and explain proxemics and the four communication distances identified by Edward T. Hall.

Question 79

Identify and explain five of the eight nonverbal communication codes.

Question 80

Define haptics and the six forms of touch.