Question 1

When is nonverbal evidence of lying most likely to occur?

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Question 2

What is the act of shaking your head in disagreement an example of?

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Shaking your head in disagreement is an example of an emblem, which is a type of gesture that has a specific meaning understood within a culture.

Question 3

Which term refers to a nonverbal behaviour that signals the untruthfulness of a verbal message?

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Deception cues are nonverbal behaviours that indicate that the speaker is lying or not telling the whole truth. These cues can include facial expressions, body language, and vocal cues such as pauses or changes in pitch.

Question 4

What is kinesics the study of?

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Question 5

You have turned to the side and slightly away from another person to signal that you are finished talking with them.What is this an example of?

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Body orientation refers to the direction a person's body is facing, and turning to the side and slightly away from someone indicates a desire to end the conversation or disengage from interaction.

Question 6

What can nonverbal regulators signal?

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Question 7

According to your text's discussion of a study of college students,what was one way a wink was interpreted?

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Question 8

Which term refers to nonverbal behaviours that accompany and support verbal messages?

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Illustrators are the nonverbal behaviours that accompany and support verbal messages.

Question 9

Rich gives Shawn the thumbs up sign.What is this an example of?

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The thumbs-up sign is an example of substituting because it replaces verbal communication, conveying approval or agreement without the need for words.

Question 10

Kim nods as Ruth tells her about a challenging client she worked with earlier in the day.What is this an example of?

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Question 11

What type of nonverbal behaviour is included in kinesics?

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Kinesics refers to the study of body language or nonverbal communication through physical movements and gestures, including posture.

Possible other answers: A, B, and D are not included in kinesics. Vocal pitch and voice tone fall under paralinguistics, while touch falls under haptics.

Question 12

In nonverbal communication,what do studies of leakage deal with?

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Studies of leakage deal with nonverbal cues that signal deception, such as microexpressions or body language that contradicts one's verbal statements.

Question 13

Which emotion is the most difficult to identify from body posture?

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Disgust is the most difficult to identify from body posture because it is a more subtle and internal emotion compared to the other choices. It is often expressed through facial expressions and is not as easily conveyed through body language alone.

Question 14

You are a social worker at a community youth organization.Your co-worker insists that she is interested in what you are saying,but she keeps looking out the window while you speak.What does her behaviour mean?

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Without further information or context, it is impossible to definitively infer the reason for her behavior. While it is possible that she is not paying attention or is bored, it is also possible that she is simply noticing something outside. Therefore, D is the most accurate choice.

Question 15

Which term refers to a nonverbal behaviour that reveals information a communicator does not disclose verbally?

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Leakage refers to nonverbal behaviors, such as facial expressions or body language, that reveal information that a communicator may not want to disclose verbally. Deception cues (A) specifically refer to nonverbal behaviors that indicate dishonesty. Contradicting (C) and Mixed message (D) refer to verbal communication that may be inconsistent or unclear.

Question 16

Victoria is lying to her boss about why she was late with her project.Her boss notices that her voice is higher pitched than usual.What is her higher pitched voice an example of?

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Victoria's higher pitched voice is an example of leakage, which is an unconscious communication that reveals a person's true feelings or thoughts. In this case, Victoria may be feeling guilty or nervous about lying to her boss, which is causing her voice to sound higher than usual.

Question 17

What can you infer from a stranger's smile?

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A stranger's smile can have multiple interpretations, and without further context or information, it's impossible to definitively know the reason behind it.

Question 18

What nonverbal function is illustrated by vocal intonation patterns,audible breaths,eye contact patterns,and pauses in a conversation?

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Vocal intonation patterns, audible breaths, eye contact patterns, and pauses in a conversation all serve to regulate the conversation. These nonverbal cues help to signal when it is our turn to talk or listen, convey interest or disinterest, and help to maintain the flow and pace of the conversation.

Question 19

Which term refers to deliberate nonverbal behaviours with precise meanings known to virtually all members of a cultural group?

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Emblems are nonverbal behaviours that have precise meanings known to virtually all members of a cultural group. Examples include the "okay" sign or the nodding of the head to indicate agreement.

Question 20

Safeway workers were asked to smile and make eye contact with customers.What did customers often assume about these workers?

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Customers often misinterpreted the workers' smiles and eye contact as flirting, highlighting how gestures can be misconstrued based on social and cultural contexts.

Quiz 6: Nonverbal Communication: Messages Beyond Words