Deck 8: Nonverbal Intercultural Communication

Question 1

Display rules govern

A) when various nonverbal expressions are required, preferred, permitted, or prohibited.
B) how far apart people should stand while talking.
C) when and how often to look at others in the conversation and when to look away.
D) all of the above.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

What are the four spatial zones identified by Edward Hall that affect communication?

A) intimate, safe, social, and public
B) intimate, personal, social, and public
C) intimate, safe, professional, and public
D) none of the above Factual

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which is NOT one of the universal aspects of nonverbal communication identified in the text?

A) the facial muscle sets used to display emotional states
B) the shoulder shrug
C) the need to be territorial
D) 24 - 36 inches of personal space Conceptual

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Cultures in Central and South American countries that believe that outside forces such as fate or luck control their lives fall under what time orientation?

A) past-oriented cultures
B) present-oriented cultures
C) future-oriented cultures
D) all of the above Conceptual

Question 5

Which statement about regulators is FALSE?

A) Regulators help to synchronize the back-and-forth nature of conversation.
B) Regulators are facial and body movements that show feelings and emotions.
C) Regulators are culturally specific.
D) Regulators are a type of kinesics behavior.

Question 6

Which statement about future-oriented cultures is NOT true?

A) Tomorrow or some other moment in the future is the most important.
B) Current activities are accomplished for the potential future benefits that might be obtained.
C) Fate is at least partially in their own hands and therefore they can control the consequences of their actions.
D) none of the abovel

Question 7

Which statement will help you use your knowledge of nonverbal communication to improve your intercultural competence?

A) Learn the prescribed set of universal nonverbal behaviors prior to interacting with members of another culture.
B) Never monitor your emotional reactions to the differences in nonverbal behaviors during the course of a conversation.
C) Skillful interpretation includes observation of general tendencies; therefore, focus on what the members of the other culture prefer and the ways in which they typically behave.
D) all of the above.

Question 8

The study of body movements is known as

A) chronemics.
B) kinesics.
C) proxemics.
D) vocalics. Factual

Question 9

The term used to describe nonverbal behaviors that have a direct verbal counterpart is

A) illustrators.
B) regulators.
C) adaptors.
D) emblems. Factual

Question 10

Conversations are highly structured, with people typically taking turns at talking in a smooth and highly organized sequence. Which nonverbal code could you use to maintain the back-and-forth sequencing of a conversation?

A) expressing emotions
B) managing impressions
C) regulating interactions
D) conveying relationship messages Applied

Question 11

The term used to describe nonverbal behaviors that are used to emphasize, explain, or support words or phrases is

A) illustrators.
B) adaptors.
C) regulators.
D) emblems. Factual

Question 12

Which statement is true about cultural differences in territoriality?

A) Cultures can differ in the general degree of territoriality that its members tend to exhibit.
B) Cultures can differ in the range of possible places or spaces about which they are territorial.
C) Cultures can differ in the typical reactions to invasions or contaminations of the territory that are exhibited.
D) All of the above.

Question 13

If you were particularly attracted to or distracted by a person's piercing during a conversation, you are focusing on which of the following?

A) body characteristics
B) body adornments
C) body modifications
D) emblems Applied

Question 14

Which time system includes agreements among the members of a culture on important issues such as the extent to which time is regarded as valuable and tangible?

A) technical time systems
B) formal time systems
C) informal time systems
D) none of the above Factual

Question 15

The Middle East, Latin America, and southern Europe are geographical areas with cultures.

A) clarifying
B) elaborating
C) low-contact
D) high-contact Conceptual

Question 16

Which statement is NOT true about touch?

A) Cultures differ in the overall amount of touching that they regard as acceptable.
B) Touch can lead to difficulties in intercultural communication.
C) There is universal agreement on where people can be touched.
D) Cultures vary in their expectations about who touches whom.

Question 17

According to Lustig and Koester, emblems can

A) not be decoded.
B) be universally understood.
C) mean different things in different cultures.
D) do everything listed above. Factual

Question 18

Which time system addresses matters such as how long you should wait to text someone after a first date, when to arrive at a party, how late you can arrive at an appointment, etc.?

A) technical time systems
B) formal time systems
C) informal time systems
D) none of the above Actual

Question 19

Qualities like pitch and conversational rhythm are examples of which of the following?

A) Haptics
B) Polychronics
C) Synchrony
D) Vocalics Factual

Question 20

Which of the following is/are true of a monochronic time system?

A) Things should be done one at a time.
B) Time is segmented into precise, small units.
C) Time is viewed as a commodity.
D) all of the above.

Question 21

Some cultures prefer a lot of touch during interactions while others may avoid it in public.

Question 22

Affect displays may be unconscious and unintentional, such as a startled look of surprise, eyes that are glazed over from boredom or dilated pupils due to pleasure or interestl

Question 23

Future-oriented cultures are spontaneous and experience each moment as fully as possible.

Question 24

Verbal and nonverbal messages are actually separate and independent communication systemsl

Question 25

The study of body movements is known as kinesics.

Question 26

The environment, the physical features or characteristics of your surroundings, can be tailored to a wide variety of settings and moods. How does your favorite restaurant use their environment to create a comfortable dining experience? If your favorite restaurant doesn't employ anything, use a national chain restaurant.)

Question 27

According to Lustig and Koester, nonverbal communication and verbal communication are closely linked. Explain the link and what makes the two codes differentl

Question 28

What kind of planning problems would a polychronic and a monochronic person likely experience in a trip to the supermarket to buy food for a party?

Question 29

Behavioral synchrony in the use of nonverbal codes can be found in virtually all cultures.

Question 30

Display rules for showing grief or anger are universal and the same for each culturel

Question 31

The meanings of nonverbal messages are usually less precise than are those of verbal codes.

Question 32

How would you alter your physical appearance to make a good impression at each of the following: a job interview, attending a wedding and a child's birthday party? Explain the differences in your approaches.

Question 33

Past-oriented cultures place a primary emphasis on tradition and respect the wisdom of older generationsl

Question 34

How do professional athletes use the study of body movements, kinesics, to succeed in their sport?

Question 35

The study of the use of personal space is known as kinesics.