Question 1

Nonverbal communication is all communication that is not spoken or written.

Accepted Answer

Nonverbal communication includes body language, facial expressions, tone of voice, gestures, eye contact, and other forms of communication that do not involve words or written language.

Question 2

Nonverbal communication is rarely multi-channeled.

Accepted Answer

Nonverbal communication can involve multiple channels like facial expressions, body language, tone of voice, and gestures.

Question 3

Proxemics is the study of facial expressions and their meanings.

Accepted Answer

Proxemics is actually the study of the way people use space to communicate, including how close or far apart they stand from each other, and the meanings behind these actions. Facial expressions fall under the study of kinesics.

Question 4

Paralanguage involves legal terminology and documents.

Accepted Answer

Paralanguage refers to nonverbal aspects of communication such as tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language. Legal terminology and documents are not typically considered part of paralanguage.

Question 5

When you receive happy news a smile immediately flashes across your face is an example of the principle that&#10;A) Nonverbal communication is emotionally rich.&#10;B) Nonverbal communication is instantaneous.&#10;C) Nonverbal communication is continuous.&#10;D) Nonverbal communication is ambiguous.

Accepted Answer

The statement "a smile immediately flashes across your face" indicates that nonverbal communication is instantaneous.

Question 6

Being uncertain as to what meaning to assign someone leaving the room in a hurry is an example of the principle that&#10;A) Nonverbal communication is emotionally rich.&#10;B) Nonverbal communication is instantaneous.&#10;C) Nonverbal communication is continuous.&#10;D) Nonverbal communication is ambiguous.

Accepted Answer

The fact that someone leaving a room in a hurry can be interpreted in multiple ways highlights the ambiguity of nonverbal communication, as it can be influenced by a variety of factors such as cultural differences, context, and personal experiences.

Question 7

Reading many meanings into a kiss is an example of the principle that&#10;A) Nonverbal communication is emotionally rich.&#10;B) Nonverbal communication is instantaneous.&#10;C) Nonverbal communication is continuous.&#10;D) Nonverbal communication is ambiguous.

Accepted Answer

Nonverbal communication is often ambiguous and open to interpretation, as different people may attach different meanings to the same nonverbal behavior. This is particularly true of a kiss, which can convey affection, romance, sexual attraction, greeting, farewell, or even cultural or social conventions. Therefore, reading many meanings into a kiss exemplifies the ambiguity of nonverbal communication.

Question 8

Which one of the following is not one of the 19 nonverbal bridges?&#10;A) Doing nothing&#10;B) Connotative language&#10;C) Smiling&#10;D) Being present

Accepted Answer

The 19 nonverbal bridges include various forms of body language, facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice. Connotative language, however, is a form of verbal communication and is not considered a nonverbal bridge.

Question 9

Which one of the following is not one of the types of nonverbal communication?&#10;A) Body movement&#10;B) Artifacts&#10;C) Observation&#10;D) Time

Accepted Answer

Observation is not considered a type of nonverbal communication, as it refers more to actively paying attention to nonverbal cues rather than the cues themselves. The other options listed - body movement, artifacts, and time - are all recognized as types of nonverbal communication.

Question 10

Discuss one of the principles of nonverbal communication and how it can improve your interpersonal relationships in the future.

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Question 11

In what ways do you think culture influences our nonverbal communication?

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