Question 1

Many times,attempts at deception are thwarted because of facial expressions.

Accepted Answer

Facial expressions are often irrepressible, meaning they are difficult to control or suppress, which can reveal true emotions and thwart attempts at deception.

Question 2

An example of interchannel discrepancy during deception would be .

Accepted Answer

Interchannel discrepancies occur when there is a mismatch between different forms of communication, such as facial expressions and body language. In this case, managing facial expressions well while avoiding eye contact is an example of such a discrepancy, suggesting deception.

Question 3

One indication of possible deception occurs when inconsistencies exist between different types of nonverbal cues,such as facial expression and posture.These inconsistencies are known as .

Accepted Answer

Interchannel discrepancies are inconsistencies between different types of nonverbal cues, such as facial expression and posture.

Question 4

There are basic emotions that get represented on the human face.

Accepted Answer

There are seven basic emotions that get represented on the human face: happiness, sadness, anger, fear, surprise, disgust, and contempt.

Question 5

Jerome is playing poker with his buddies and is losing badly.It seems that everyone at the table knows when he is bluffing,just by watching his eyes.Jerome needs to learn to monitor his and his when he plays poker.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jerome is playing poker with his buddies...

Question 6

Erin's boyfriend has taken her out to dinner at a very exclusive restaurant.Erin notices that he can't seem to sit still during the meal,and is constantly rubbing his left knee,scratching an itch,or pulling his earlobe.This type of body language usually indicates .

Accepted Answer

Constant fidgeting and restlessness often indicate emotional arousal or anxiety, which suggests that Erin's boyfriend might be nervous or stressed during the dinner.

Question 7

There are five basic channels of nonverbal communications.These are .

Accepted Answer

Facial expressions, eye contact, body movements, posture, and touching are the five basic channels of nonverbal communication. These channels are essential in conveying messages and emotions without the use of words.

Question 8

When touching is considered appropriate,it often produces reactions in the person being touched.

Accepted Answer

When touching is considered appropriate, it often produces positive reactions, as it is generally associated with comfort, support, and connection.

Question 9

Nonverbal cues are often deemed to be irrepressible because they are .

Accepted Answer

Nonverbal cues, such as facial expressions and body language, are often considered difficult to control because they are often automatic and can give away true emotions and thoughts, even if someone is trying to hide them.

Question 10

Certain facial expressions are recognized as representing underlying emotions in different cultures.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that certain basic facial expressions, such as happiness, sadness, anger, and fear, are universally recognized across many different cultures.

Question 11

On her way to work one morning,Samantha was cut off by a driver who was weaving in and out of traffic,tailgating slower moving cars,racing through yellow lights,and generally driving rather erratically.According to recent research,Samantha should probably because .

Accepted Answer

Avoiding eye contact is recommended because it prevents the aggressive driver from interpreting it as a challenge or act of aggression, which could escalate the situation.

Question 12

In general,we in our detection of deception.

Accepted Answer

Research shows that people are generally not very good at detecting deception and tend to perform only slightly better than chance when trying to determine if someone is lying.

Question 13

Suppose we are trying to discern whether an individual is lying based on his or her verbal and nonverbal information and cues.Which of the following statements BEST describes how well we will be able to judge whether this individual is lying?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Suppose we are trying to discern whether...

Question 14

Emblems convey .

Accepted Answer

Emblems are culturally specific nonverbal cues that convey a particular meaning within a given culture. They may include gestures, facial expressions, or postures that are understood within a specific cultural context, but may not be recognized or interpreted the same way in different cultures. Emblems can be a powerful tool for communication in cross-cultural situations, as they can help to bridge language and cultural barriers.

Question 15

What is the relevance of Aronoff,Woike,and Hyman's 1992)research on the dancing styles of key characters in classic ballet to the study of body language?

Accepted Answer

Aronoff, Woike, and Hyman's research on the dancing styles of key characters in classic ballet is relevant to the study of body language because large-scale body movements and postures can inform us about others' emotions or traits. This understanding can be applied to the observation and interpretation of body language in various contexts, such as social interactions or professional settings.

Question 16

The process whereby we seek to know and understand others is called ,and frequently makes use of .

Accepted Answer

Social perception is the process of seeking to know and understand others, and this process frequently involves the interpretation of nonverbal communication. Social attribution (option B) is the process of explaining the causes of behavior, and impression management (option B) involves attempting to control how others perceive us. Social consistency (option D) is the tendency to overestimate the influence of personality traits on behavior, while the correspondence bias (option D) is the tendency to explain others' behavior in terms of their personality traits rather than situational factors. Social discovery (option E) is not a recognized term in social psychology.

Question 17

Jackie took longer to reply to certain questions,and the pitch of her voice rose considerably; these aspects of her gave away that that she was lying.

Accepted Answer

Jackie's linguistic style, including the time taken to reply and changes in voice pitch, indicated deception.

Question 18

Jason has been told that he should make sure to shake hands with the interviewer when he applies for a job,and that this handshake should be firm,vigorous,and last a long time.According to recent research Chaplin et al.,2000),if Jason follows this advice,the interviewer may think that Jason is .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jason has been told that he should...

Question 19

All of the following describe characteristics of a microexpression EXCEPT .

Accepted Answer

Microexpressions typically reveal a person's true feelings, even if they are trying to conceal them.

Question 20

Deborah has just spent a great deal of money on a new fur coat.When she showed it to her husband,she asked if he liked it.Without hesitation,her husband responded by saying "Yes.It is beautiful." Before he spoke,however,a slight frown appeared on his face for less than a second.This might indicate that he is concealing his true feelings from his wife and is known as .

Accepted Answer

A microexpression is a brief, involuntary facial expression that appears on a person's face according to the emotions being experienced. They occur quickly and can indicate concealed emotions.

Quiz 3: Social Perception: Perceiving and Understanding Others