Question 1

Nonverbal behavior has evolved through Darwin's natural selection for these two main functions:&#10;A) Fight and Flight&#10;B) Attraction and Bonding&#10;C) Fight and Procreation&#10;D) Genealogy and Mating

Accepted Answer

Nonverbal behavior has evolved through Darwin's natural selection for the functions of attraction and bonding. Nonverbal cues are important in establishing social bonds, showing affection, and building trust between individuals. These behaviors include smiling, eye contact, touch, and body language. Nonverbal behaviors also play a role in sexual attraction and mate selection.

Question 2

Which of following are a claim that Charles Darwin made about facial displays:&#10;A) Some facial displays of emotions are conditioned through states of mind&#10;B) Facial displays are solely based on evolution&#10;C) When people experience a state of mind, they will perform a similar behavior&#10;D) Some facial emotion displays are the direct result of nervous system arousal

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

According to the bio-evolutionary perspective, which of the following is not a positive function of touch:&#10;A) It helps with infant development&#10;B) It can reduce stress&#10;C) It can increase feelings of affection and bonding&#10;D) It helps with moving objects in our environment

Accepted Answer

The bio-evolutionary perspective states that touch has many positive functions, such as helping with infant development, reducing stress, and increasing feelings of affection and bonding. However, there is no evidence to suggest that touch helps with moving objects in our environment.

Question 4

Which of following is not a way to characterize different cultures:&#10;A) Technological/Primitive&#10;B) Individualistic/Collectivistic&#10;C) High/Low Context&#10;D) Masculine/Feminine

Accepted Answer

Characterizing cultures as "technological/primitive" is not an appropriate way to differentiate between cultures as it is based on a value judgment and does not consider the complexities and diversity of different cultures. Additionally, these terms are outdated and not reflective of current cultural understanding. The other options listed (B, C, and D) are commonly recognized ways to differentiate and characterize cultures.

Question 5

Communication accommodation theory explains:&#10;A) How nonverbal cues can activate empathy toward other groups and increase the observer's opposition to unfair treatment targeting out-group members&#10;B) How getting to know out-group members in positive interactions tends to increase the favorable attitudes people have for one another&#10;C) How people adjust to cultural and co-cultural differences in a variety of nonverbal behaviors&#10;D) How nonverbal behavior can change during interaction depending upon the observer's needs and wants

Accepted Answer

Communication accommodation theory explains how people adjust to cultural and co-cultural differences in a variety of nonverbal behaviors.

Question 6

Pupils dilate in situations when we are trying to take in less information to not be overwhelmed.

Accepted Answer

Pupils dilate in situations when we are trying to take in MORE information, not less. When we are in a state of arousal or excitement, our pupils dilate to allow more light into our eyes, which helps us take in more visual information quickly. In contrast, when we are in a relaxed or non-stimulating environment, our pupils will constrict to limit the amount of light and information entering our eyes.

Question 7

Regardless of culture, in the business world, expectations of nonverbal communication is globally understood.

Accepted Answer

Nonverbal communication expectations vary significantly across cultures, affecting gestures, eye contact, physical distance, and other behaviors, leading to misunderstandings if not understood within the cultural context.

Question 8

Stereotypes are the mental categories we have for groups of people that we learn over time from communication by those around us and by the media.

Accepted Answer

This is true, as stereotypes are formed based on our exposure to communication and media about certain groups of people.

Question 9

What are the four bio-evolutionary visual features that tend to be strongly associated with attractiveness?

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

What is a co-culture?

Accepted Answer

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Deck 2: Bio-evolutionary Influences on Nonverbal Communication