Deck 6: The Nonverbal Dimension of Communication

Question 1

All of the following are ways that nonverbal behaviors interact with verbal communication EXCEPT

A)nonverbal behaviors repeat verbal messages.
B)nonverbal behaviors highlight verbal communication.
C)nonverbal behaviors complement,or add to words.
D)nonverbal behaviors contradict verbal messages. 
E)none of these are exceptions. 

Answer 1

E

Question 2

Nonverbal behaviors are generally more influential than verbal communication in establishing the relational level of meaning.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Which of the following is the first of our senses to develop?

A)sight
B)smell
C)touch
D)hearing
E)speech

Answer 3

C

Question 4

In the United States,we are comfortable interacting with social acquaintances from a distance of 4 to 12 feet.This illustrates which nonverbal channel?

A)proxemics
B)haptics
C)chronemics
D)artifacts
E)None of these answers are correct.

Question 5

Chris is preparing to cook dinner at home for a date.He cleans his apartment,buys scented candles,and hides all of his dirty laundry.Chris is controlling what type of nonverbal communication?

A)haptics
B)environmental factors
C)proxemics
D)kinesics
E)chronemics

Question 6

All aspects of communication other than the words themselves are known as ____.

A)perception
B)verbal dialectics
C)assertiveness
D)nonverbal astuteness
E)nonverbal communication

Question 7

Bax lives in a culture where "time is money."  What nonverbal is expressed with this saying? 

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

Question 8

Scholars estimate that nonverbal communication accounts for what percentage of the total meaning in interpersonal communication?

A)Less than 25%
B)Between 25% and 35%
C)Between 35% and 50%
D)More than 65%
E)100%

Question 9

Which of the following an example of paralanguage behavior?

A)raising volume when speaking
B)pausing between words to emphasize certain words
C)lowering pitch
D)lowering volume when speaking
E)all of these

Question 10

Edward Hall found that in the United States,we interact with social acquaintances from a distance of 

A)0-18 inches.
B)18 inches to 4 feet.
C)4 feet to 12 feet.
D)12 feet to 20 feet.
E)over 20 feet. 

Question 11

Nonverbal communication is more continuous than verbal communication.

Question 12

Lara smiles and makes a funny face at her baby niece.Lara is engaging in ____ to communicate with the baby.

A)paralanguage
B)physical appearance
C)kinesics
D)haptics
E)proxemics

Question 13

Which of the following is an accurate statement about nonverbal communication?

A)Nonverbal communication does not impact verbal communication.
B)Nonverbal communication plays a less important role than verbal communication.
C)Nonverbal communication is less believable than verbal communication.
D)Nonverbal communication behaviors are consistent across cultures.
E)Nonverbal communication only occurs consciously.

Question 14

Chris just moved into a new apartment and spent the first day hanging pictures,putting out souvenirs of important times,and putting favorite objects on the bookshelves.Chris has relied on what form of nonverbal communication to personalize the new apartment?

A)paralinguistics
B)artifacts
C)kinesics
D)proxemics
E)appearance

Question 15

Lasar says to Kiera,"How are you?" Kiera replies that she's,"doing well;" however,she looks sad and is slumped over.Research suggests that Lasar is most likely to believe Kiera's verbal message more than her nonverbal communication.

Question 16

Silence can communicate a lot of meanings. Which of the following do not describe what silence could potentially communicate? 

A)Silence can communicate personal qualifications. 
B)Silence can disconfirm others. 
C)Silence can communicate awkwardness
D)Silence can communicate disapproval. 
E)Silence can communicate contentment. 

Question 17

Assuming an attentive posture,holding eye contact,and nodding to show you understand what another person is saying are nonverbal behaviors that convey which dimension of relational level meanings?

A)responsiveness.
B)liking.
C)status.
D)power.
E)control.

Question 18

Jeff is the owner of an Italian restaurant and makes deliberate choices about the dimness of the lighting,the softness of the music and the choice of colors on the wall. Jeff's choices reflect which nonverbal channel?

A)kinesics
B)prozemics
C)environmental factors
D)chronemics
E)environmental factors

Question 19

Sally doesn't want to be interrupted while she's speaking so she avoids looking at others until she has said all she wants to say.Then she looks at the person who wants to respond.Sally has used nonverbal behavior to

A)establish relational level meanings.
B)regulate interaction.
C)define her cultural standpoint.
D)demonstrate warmth.

Question 20

Raul came to the United States from Mexico three months ago and he is still having trouble understanding Americans' tendency to rush all the time.He is also surprised when his teachers are irritated if he joins class several minutes after class has started.Raul's confusion about Americans' pace of life is based on which aspect of nonverbal behavior?

A)chronemics
B)proxemics
C)kinesics
D)artifacts
E)paralanguage

Question 21

People with high status and/or power tend to touch others and invade others' space more than do people with less power and/or status.

Question 22

How we perceive and use time is called ____________________.

Question 23

Although considered a form of nonverbal communication,silence generally carries little meaning in western culture.

Question 24

Elements of surroundings that affect us and how we communicate are called ____________________.

Question 25

Research shows that people who speak at a rapid rate are more in control of the situation than those who speak at a slow or moderate rate.

Question 26

Personal objects that announce identity and personalize spaces are called ____________________.

Question 27

The value a culture places on physical appearance is part of nonverbal communication.

Question 28

Western culture places an extremely high value on _________________ ,which causes us to notice how others look and form initial evaluations based on this type of nonverbal communication.

Question 29

Most nonverbal behaviors are learned in the process of socialization.

Question 30

Physical appearance is a key factor that many people use to make inferences about ones personality.

Question 31

Even within a single culture,different social communities have distinct rules for nonverbal behavior.

Question 32

Arab men are more likely to kiss each other on both cheeks as a form of greeting rather than shake hands.

Question 33

____________________ is the study of space and how we use it.

Question 34

Nonverbal behaviors related to body position and body motion are called ____________________.

Question 35

Touching and being touched is not essential to lead a healthy life.

Question 36

Emojis are an example of how a nonverbal can complement a verbal.

Question 37

Maintaining direct eye contact is a sign of respect and attentiveness.

Question 38

We use paralanguage to perform gender.

Question 39

Nonverbal behaviors are keen indicators of whether we feel positive or negative about others.

Question 40

How we dress can affect the image we have of ourselves.

Question 41

Discuss how paralanguage can be used to communicate meaning.

Question 42

We can signal friendliness by laughing.This type of behavior is an example of  ____________________.

Question 43

Nonverbal communication is often more powerful than verbal language at communicating the ____________________ level of meaning.

Question 44

How do we use proxemics to communicate nonverbally? Include specific examples.

Question 45

Matt,a dad,pats his son Drew on the head after they have a conversation about Drew's recent poor behavior in school.Matt's use of haptics demonstrates ____________________.

Question 46

____________________ is all aspects of communication other than words themselves.

Question 47

How can silence be used to communicate both negative and positive messages?

Question 48

The study of physical touch is called ____________________.

Question 49

____________________ is communication that is vocal but does not involve words themselves.