Question 1

List at least five of the seven different types of nonverbal behavior mentioned in the textbook.

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Question 2

Bodily motions that take the place of words are called ________.

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Question 3

________ can be misleading because they do not always portray how we really feel.

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Question 4

Marley is twirling her hair and rocking back and forth. What is this nonverbal behavior called?

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Question 5

Proxemics is the study of ________ as it relates to human interaction.

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Question 6

The U.S. Defense Department used this study of bodily movements to teach soldiers to hold their hands over their hearts while greeting local populations in Afghanistan and Iraq.

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Question 7

The vocal aspects of delivery including pitch (tone), volume (loudness), rate (speed), and quality (richness of one's voice) are part of which aspect of nonverbal communication?

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Question 8

The process of staking out a space to claim as your own relates to which communication aspect?

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Question 9

The meaning of nonverbal communication changes from culture to culture.

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Nonverbal communication, such as gestures, facial expressions, and body language, can have different meanings or interpretations in different cultures. It is important to be aware of these differences when communicating with individuals from different cultural backgrounds.

Question 10

Emblems, illustrators, affect displays, regulators, and adaptors all fall under the category of kinesics.

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Emblems, illustrators, affect displays, regulators, and adaptors are all types of nonverbal communication that fall under the category of kinesics.

Question 11

A hitchhiker's outstretched thumb is an example of an illustrator.

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A hitchhiker's outstretched thumb is an example of a symbol or gesture, not an illustrator. An illustrator is a person who creates illustrations, such as drawings or pictures, to accompany a text or story.

Question 12

Mrs. Hill is unhappy at all the children running up and down the church pews during Pastor Allen's sermon. Mrs. Hill frowns at all the parents who fail to keep their children in line. The frown represents an affect display.

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Mrs. Hill's frown represents an expression of her negative emotions, which is an example of an affect display.

Question 13

Pointing to his watch and saying, "Margaret, we're running late and really need to leave now" is a nonverbal symbol called a regulator.

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Question 14

The tight hug that accompanied Emily's statement, "I'm so glad you're home" is an example of an illustrator.

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An illustrator provides additional details or description to a statement, while the hug in this example physically demonstrates the sentiment expressed by Emily.

Question 15

Touch can be used to communicate affection, anger, and concern.

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Touch can convey a range of emotions and messages including affection, anger, and concern.

Question 16

Generally speaking, someone with a nasal or grating voice is easier to listen to than someone who has a resonant voice who is more annoying to listen to.

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This statement is false. A resonant voice is typically considered pleasant to listen to, while a nasally or grating voice may be more irritating to some listeners. However, individual preferences may vary.

Question 17

Emotions such as sadness, fear, surprise, and anger MUST be communicated with words and not by using our faces.

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This statement is false. Emotions can also be communicated through facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice. Nonverbal communication plays a crucial role in expressing emotions.

Question 18

When we feel nervous in both interpersonal and public speaking situations we tend to speak more slowly.

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When we feel nervous in both interpersonal and public speaking situations, we tend to speak more quickly. This is a common symptom of anxiety and can lead to stumbling over words or tripping over sentences.

Question 19

Silence can communicate uneasiness or discomfort as well as send a positive message.

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Silence can communicate different messages depending on the context and the relationship between the people involved. It can indicate agreement, respect, or contemplation. However, it can also indicate discomfort, disapproval, or awkwardness. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to nonverbal cues when interpreting silence.

Question 20

A boardroom business meeting, a family picnic, a literature study group meeting in a member's home, and four couples enjoying an evening together playing bridge are all examples of situations where communication occurs at a public distance.

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These examples illustrate social and personal distances rather than public distance, as they involve smaller, more intimate groups engaging in direct interaction. Public distance is typically used for speaking to larger groups or audiences, such as lectures or public speeches, where there is a greater physical distance between the speaker and the audience.

Quiz 5: Nonverbal Communication