Question 1

The pupil of the eye contracts when we look at someone we find attractive.

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Question 2

The face communicates more information than any other nonverbal channel.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that facial expressions convey a vast amount of information, ranging from emotions and attitudes to social and cultural norms. The face is therefore considered one of the most important nonverbal channels of communication.

Question 3

Which of the following nonverbal cues is commonly associated with deception, according to research?

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that an increase in vocal pitch is often associated with deception, as it can be a physiological response to stress or anxiety.

Question 4

When you see someone dressed in very tight, dark clothing with spiky hair and eyeliner, you infer that this person is into emo punk rock. Your impression is based on which set of cues?

Accepted Answer

The set of cues that lead to the inference that the person is into emo punk rock are sociocultural, as they relate to specific cultural trends and styles associated with the emo subculture.

Question 5

Most Hispanic, southern European, and Middle Eastern cultures are classified as low-contact cultures.

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Hispanic and southern European cultures are often categorized as high-contact cultures, as they tend to value personal connections, physical touch, and close proximity in communication. Middle Eastern cultures may vary, with some being high-contact and others being low-contact, depending on the specific country and cultural norms.

Question 6

Of all the senses, smell is most strongly tied to memory.

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Research suggests that smell is closely linked to the brain's limbic system, which is associated with memory and emotion. This is why certain smells can trigger vivid memories and emotions from our past.

Question 7

Most research strongly supports the common notion that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

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Question 8

Our use of time can send powerful messages about value and power.

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Our use of time can communicate what we prioritize and consider important, which can demonstrate our values and exert influence over others.

Question 9

Voices that have low amounts of inflection are said to be monotone.

Accepted Answer

Monotone voices lack variation in pitch, tone, and inflection.

Question 10

Arousal is an increase in energy.

Accepted Answer

Arousal is generally considered to be a state of heightened physiological and psychological activation, which includes an increase in energy.

Question 11

Your textbook identifies several ways that speakers can use nonverbal communication to increase the persuasiveness of their statements. Which of the following nonverbal behaviors is NOT in line with these prescriptions?

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Speaking softly, slowly, and calmly can be effective in certain contexts, such as conveying empathy or sincerity, but it may not always increase persuasiveness. In some situations, a more assertive or dynamic delivery may be more effective. Therefore, A is not entirely accurate.

Question 12

Effectively interpreting nonverbal communication includes all of the following EXCEPT

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Cultural differences can significantly affect the interpretation of nonverbal communication, so it's important to consider them rather than look past them.

Question 13

Explain the idea that people believe nonverbal cues over verbal cues when the two conflict. Give a concrete example and indicate why we give preference to nonverbal cues.

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Question 14

Which is the term used for textual representations of facial expressions, often used in e-mail messages?

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Emoticons are the textual representations of facial expressions commonly used in e-mail messages. Option A (textpressions), Option C (e-smiles), and Option D (faceprints) are not commonly used terms for this concept.

Question 15

Children who are regularly touched develop stronger immune systems than those who are not.

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Studies have shown that affectionate touch, such as hugging and cuddling, can boost the immune system in children by increasing the production of a hormone called oxytocin, which can reduce the risk of infections and illnesses.

Question 16

Choose two of the following forms of gesticulation and describe each, using concrete examples: emblems, illustrators, regulators, affect displays, adaptors.

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Question 17

Research shows that olfactic cues play a role in mate selection. Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

This statement is true according to research on olfactory cues and mate selection. Women with more attractive faces have been found to have more attractive body odor to men. The other statements are false, as men do not necessarily prefer women who smell like themselves, and men's facial attractiveness has been found to be related to their body odor.

Question 18

People tend to be most attracted to others whose natural body odors are different from their own.

Accepted Answer

This is because a diverse genetic makeup in terms of immune system genes is more advantageous for offspring, and scent may play a role in detecting a suitable mate with a different immune system.

Question 19

When nonverbal cues conflict with verbal cues, people usually believe the verbal statements.

Accepted Answer

This is known as the "verbal overshadowing effect," where people tend to prioritize and believe verbal statements over conflicting nonverbal cues.

Question 20

Which of the following was NOT identified in your textbook as a demographic characteristic?

Accepted Answer

Socioeconomic status is typically considered a social or economic characteristic rather than a demographic one, which usually includes age, ethnic background, and sexual orientation.

Quiz 6: Nonverbal Communication