Deck 9: Persuasive Dimensions of Nonverbal Communication

Question 1

what is the definition of following key term
-Nonverbal communication

Answer 1

all the ways to communicate without words.

Question 2

what is the definition of following key term
-Environment

Answer 2

the built or natural surroundings that serve as the context in which people interact.

Question 3

what is the definition of following key term
-Impression management

Answer 3

the formation of an impression, perception, or view of others

Question 4

what is the definition of following key term
-Proxemics

Question 5

what is the definition of following key term
-Intimate space

Question 6

what is the definition of following key term
-Personal space

Question 7

what is the definition of following key term
-Social space

Question 8

what is the definition of following key term
-Public space

Question 9

what is the definition of following key term
-Physical appearance

Question 10

what is the definition of following key term
-Attraction

Question 11

what is the definition of following key term
-Physical attractiveness

Question 12

what is the definition of following key term
-Viscerotonic

Question 13

what is the definition of following key term
-Somatonic

Question 14

what is the definition of following key term
-Cerebrotonic

Question 15

what is the definition of following key term
-Kinesics

Question 16

what is the definition of following key term
-Oculesics

Question 17

what is the definition of following key term
-Touch deprivation

Question 18

Environments lead to--------------- , the formation of an impression, perception, or view of another.

A) oculesics
B) kinesics
C) impression management
D) nonverbal communication
E) social space

Question 19

Dr. Roberts's office was neat as a pin, with nothing out of place. The calendars and papers on his desk were all arranged in straight lines. This describes which aspect of the environment?

A) familiarity
B) privacy
C) formality
D) light
E) color

Question 20

Messages are more effective when they are presented with

A) appropriateness.
B) formality.
C) color.
D) enthusiasm.
E) facial coding.

Question 21

Lighting shapes our perceptions of

A) a group.
B) an environment.
C) an oculesic.
D) a public space.
E) attraction.

Question 22

When sitting in a cafeteria, men are more likely to sit further away from their same-sex friends than women. This relates to men's

A) interpersonal relationships.
B) status.
C) formality.
D) homophobia.
E) territoriality.

Question 23

------------------ body types are generally seen as the most uptight.

A) Somatonic
B) Viscerotonic
C) Cerebrotonic
D) Physically attractive
E) Mesomorph

Question 24

------------------impacts environment by affecting the way we feel, what we say, and our desire to stay or leave.

A) Noise
B) Status
C) Cultural background
D) Posture
E) Sexual orientation

Question 25

Mark is a supervisor at a steel manufacturing plant. To convey to others that he is in charge, he walks with his chest puffed out. This is an example of which type of nonverbal communication?

A) body type
B) environment
C) proxemics
D) physical appearance
E) kinesics

Question 26

____________ is used to get you to reveal the truth.

A) Privacy
B) Formality
C) Color
D) Environment
E) Light

Question 27

--------- is the study of how people use their physical space and spatial zones.

A) Kinesics
B) Territoriality
C) Status
D) Proxemics
E) Impression management

Question 28

To convey that we are interested in a conversation, we tend to make eye contact. This is an example of which type of nonverbal gesture?

A) emblem
B) illustrator
C) regulator
D) adaptors
E) affect displays

Question 29

When you change environments and audiences, you change your

A) gestures.
B) physical appearance.
C) nonverbal messages.
D) eye behavior.
E) effectiveness.

Question 30

The------------ zone measures 1½ to 4 feet of space between communicators and can be used in relaxed situations among friends, family, or colleagues.

A) intimate space
B) personal space
C) public space
D) social space
E) dominant space

Question 31

Roxy introduced her boyfriend, Michael, to her co-worker, Barbara. Upon meeting, Michael and Barbara shook hands. This is an example of which type of touch?

A) functional/professional
B) social/polite
C) friendship/warmth
D) love/intimacy
E) dominance/territorial

Question 32

-------------- can reveal information about our relationships with others.

A) Light
B) Proxemics
C) Physical attractiveness
D) Illustrators
E) Affect displays

Question 33

-------------- is the study of human movement, gestures, and posture.

A) Kinesics
B) Territoriality
C) Status
D) Proxemics
E) Dominance

Question 34

Mr. Peterson is the president of a local computer company. He sits behind a large desk when talking to visitors, but when he is angry at an employee, he stands close to the person and looks him or her in the eye. Mr. Peterson's proxemics are influenced by his

A) cultural background.
B) status.
C) sexual orientation.
D) age.
E) territoriality.

Question 35

Clicking a pen during class is a/an------------- because it helps some people feel more content during otherwise stressful situations.

A) adaptor
B) illustrator
C) regulator
D) emblem
E) affect display

Question 36

-------------- can complement, contradict, or accent a verbal message, and they are typically used to aid in getting a message across.

A) Emblems
B) Adaptors
C) Regulators
D) Affect displays
E) Illustrators

Question 37

Suzie works as a bank teller and has three other co-workers who also work at the counter with her. During this setting, she is most likely to observe which spatial zone?

A) social space
B) intimate space
C) public space
D) personal
E) protective space

Question 38

We try to--------------- others so that they will like us and trust us.

A) rectify
B) emulate
C) deceive
D) attract
E) dominate

Question 39

------------- can be the most misunderstood code of nonverbal communication.

A) Physical appearance
B) Environment
C) Touch
D) Kinesics
E) Proxemics

Question 40

-------------- touches are used when people show their non-romantic emotion and affection toward one another and are enacted differently across cultures.

A) Love/intimacy
B) Friendship/warmth
C) Functional/professional
D) Social/polite
E) Viscerotonic

Question 41

John found himself intrigued to learn more about his classmate, Rhonda. John is experiencing the effects of

A) attraction.
B) physical appearance.
C) physical attractiveness.
D) physical presentation.
E) Facial Action Coding System.

Question 42

The Facial Action Coding System indicates that -----------------is often easily detected from physical appearance.

A) proxemics
B) kindness
C) intelligence
D) emotion
E) kinesics

Question 43

Verbal messages are more persuasive than nonverbal messages.

Question 44

The environment in someone's home or office influences our perceptions of the person's attitude and character.

Question 45

Cool colors are more arousing but also more stressful.

Question 46

Temperature is something we feel, and it makes us feel that way regardless of persuasion.

Question 47

Personal space is 0 to 1½ feet between communicators.

Question 48

Women use proxemics differently than men because women do not like to be alone.

Question 49

When considering kinesics, researchers are only examining posture and gestures.

Question 50

Our face expresses the kind of emotion we are feeling, while our body reveals the intensity of that emotion.

Question 51

Touch is the most powerful of all the nonverbal codes.

Question 52

Attraction refers to a culturally derived perception of beauty formed by features of our appearance, such as height or shape.

Question 53

Give an example of at least three functions of clothing. Explain how each one is persuasive.

Question 54

Name three groups of people in your life that you interact with regularly. How do you use nonverbal communication to persuade each of these groups?

Question 55

You can see that the hands of the man sitting next to you are very shaky and moving nervously. You ask if he is OK, and he tells you that he feels fine. What are you more likely to believe? Why?

Question 56

What is the most persuasive nonverbal communication code in your life? Why?

Question 57

What factors in your environment make you want to stay longer or leave sooner?

Question 58

Are you easily persuaded by touch (e.g., handshakes, hugs, pats on the back)? Do these forms of touch impact you in positive or negative ways?

Question 59

How can face and eye behavior be persuasive?

Question 60

Describe a time when an environment's noise impacted your ideas or perceptions of a person or place. What did the noise persuade you to do?

Question 61

Recall someone who has a distinct walk and describe his or her movement. What does the walk say about the person?

Question 62

Describe facial expressions that convey each of these emotions: sadness, anger, disgust, fear, happiness, and surprise.