Question 1

A person with Mobius syndrome cannot
A) smile
B) frown
C) blink
D) wink
E) all of these

Accepted Answer

Mobius syndrome is a rare neurological disorder characterized by weakness or paralysis of the cranial nerves, particularly the sixth and seventh nerves, which affects facial expressions and eye movements. This means individuals with Mobius syndrome cannot perform facial movements such as smiling, frowning, blinking, or winking.

Question 2

Assuming an attentive posture, holding eye contact, and nodding to show you understand what another person is saying are nonverbal behaviors that convey which dimension of relational-level meanings?
A) responsiveness
B) liking
C) status
D) power
E) control

Accepted Answer

Attentive posture, holding eye contact, and nodding all convey responsiveness, which is the dimension of relational-level meanings that reflects how much we are attuned to and engaged with the other person.

Question 3

When Mark and Cindy fight, Mark knows when Cindy is really upset. Because every time Mark will ask if something is wrong, Cindy will scream "Everything is fine!" Mark knows that because she is screaming, her ____ indicates that she is mad.
A) artifacts.
B) chronemics.
C) proxemics.
D) kinesics.
E) paralanguage.

Accepted Answer

Paralanguage refers to the non-verbal elements of communication used to modify meaning and convey emotion, such as the tone, pitch, and volume of voice. Cindy's screaming indicates her emotional state, making paralanguage the correct answer.

Question 4

Because nonverbal communication is ____ selective perception is likely to occur.
A) multichanneled
B) culture-bound
C) intentional
D) symbolic
E) continuous

Accepted Answer

Nonverbal communication is multichanneled, meaning that it is communicated through multiple channels, such as body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice. This can lead to selective perception, as people may focus on different channels and interpret the message differently.

Question 5

A conservative estimate is that nonverbal communication accounts for what percentage of the total meaning in interpersonal communication?
A) 93%
B) 100%
C) 25%
D) 65%
E) 80%

Accepted Answer

The answer of A conservative estimate is that nonverbal communication...

Question 6

Morgan is a teacher and wants to make sure that each of her students respect each other. She has a rule that if a student wants to talk, then the student must raise his/her hand before speaking. Morgan also will instruct the students not to talk by placing her hand over her mouth. These rules help to ____.
A) establish relational-level meanings.
B) establish content-level meanings.
C) regulate interaction.
D) define her cultural standpoint.
E) demonstrate warmth.

Accepted Answer

Morgan's rules for communication in her classroom, such as raising a hand to speak and the hand-over-mouth gesture to signal silence, are strategies to regulate interaction among the students. These rules are designed to manage how and when students communicate, ensuring order and respect during discussions.

Question 7

These are personal objects we use to announce our identities and heritage and to personalize our environments.
A) artifacts.
B) chronemics.
C) proxemics.
D) paralanguage.
E) silence.

Accepted Answer

Artifacts are personal objects that people use to communicate their identities, cultural backgrounds, and personalize their environments. These can include clothing, jewelry, and other personal items that convey information about a person's identity and heritage.

Question 8

The sense of touch is:
A) proxemics
B) paralanaguage
C) artifacts
D) kinesics
E) haptics

Accepted Answer

Haptics refers to the study and use of touch to communicate. It is the sense of touch as a means of communication.

Question 9

Little Timmy did not get a toy from the supermarket that he really wanted. He refuses to sit near his mom or even hold her hand when he walks to the car. He is using his ____ to indicate his anger.
A) artifacts.
B) chronemics.
C) proxemics.
D) paralanguage.
E) silence.

Accepted Answer

Proxemics refers to the use of personal space and physical distance to communicate. Little Timmy is using the distance he creates between himself and his mom (not sitting near her or holding her hand) to express his anger, which is a form of communication through proxemics.

Question 10

Christy just moved into her new dorm room and spent the first day hanging pictures, putting out souvenirs of important times, and putting favorite objects on the bookshelves. Christy has relied on what form of nonverbal communication to personalize the new apartment?
A) paralanguage
B) artifacts
C) kinesics
D) proxemics
E) physical appearance

Accepted Answer

Christy used artifacts, which are personal objects used to announce one's identity and personalize one's environment, to decorate and personalize her new dorm room.

Question 11

Which one of the following is not a paralanguage behavior?
A) raising volume when speaking
B) pausing between words to emphasize certain words
C) refusing to speak
D) lowering pitch
E) lowering volume when speaking

Accepted Answer

Paralanguage refers to the non-verbal elements of communication used to modify meaning and convey emotion, such as tone, pitch, volume, etc. Refusing to speak does not modify or convey meaning through speech but is rather the absence of speech altogether.

Question 12

Cosmetic surgery and eating disorders are associated with ____, one type of nonverbal behavior.
A) paralanguage
B) physical appearance
C) haptics
D) artifacts
E) environmental factors

Accepted Answer

Cosmetic surgery and eating disorders are related to physical appearance, as they both involve altering or being concerned with one's physical look.

Question 13

Raul came to the United States from Mexico three months ago and he is still having trouble understanding Americans' tendency to rush all the time. He is also surprised when his teachers are irritated if he joins class a while after class has started. Raul's confusion about American pace of life is based on which aspect of nonverbal behavior?
A) chronemics
B) proxemics
C) kinesics
D) artifacts
E) silence

Accepted Answer

Chronemics refers to the study of how time is used in communication. Raul's confusion about the American pace of life and the importance of punctuality in the U.S. culture is related to chronemics.

Question 14

The paralanguage is communicated through:
A) tone and pitch
B) rate
C) pauses and disfluencies
D) all of these
E) tone and pitch only

Accepted Answer

Paralanguage refers to the non-verbal elements of communication used to modify meaning and convey emotion, which includes tone and pitch, rate, as well as pauses and disfluencies. These elements work together to provide nuanced understanding beyond just the words spoken.

Question 15

Responses to invasions of ____ also reflect power with men likely to respond more aggressively than females when it is invaded.
A) artifacts.
B) chronemics.
C) proxemics.
D) paralanguage.
E) silence.

Accepted Answer

Proxemics refers to the study of how space and distance influence communication and social interactions. Responses to invasions of personal space, or proxemics, often vary by gender, with men typically responding more aggressively than women when their personal space is invaded.

Question 16

Verbal communication and nonverbal communication are similar in all of the following respects EXCEPT:
A) both are symbolic.
B) both are rule-guided.
C) both may be unintentional or intentional.
D) both are shaped by culture.
E) both are perceived as equally believable.

Accepted Answer

Verbal and nonverbal communications are both symbolic, rule-guided, can be intentional or unintentional, and are shaped by culture. However, they differ in how believable they are perceived; often, nonverbal cues are considered more genuine or believable than verbal communication because they can be less consciously controlled and may reveal true feelings or intentions.

Question 17

In Bruno's car, he has many bumper stickers and several souvenirs from all the road trips that he has made in that car. Bruno's personal items are examples of ____.
A) proxemics
B) paralanaguage
C) artifacts
D) kinesics
E) haptics

Accepted Answer

Bruno's personal items, such as bumper stickers and souvenirs, are examples of artifacts. Artifacts are objects or personal possessions that communicate information about a person, often related to their identity, interests, or personal history.

Question 18

It is standard practice to have to wait, sometimes a good while to see a physician or attorney, even if you have an appointment. This conveys the message that the physician's ____ is more valuable than yours.
A) artifacts.
B) chronemics.
C) proxemics.
D) paralanguage.
E) silence.

Accepted Answer

Chronemics, the study of the use of time in nonverbal communication, is the correct answer. The practice of making someone wait, especially in professional settings like those of physicians or attorneys, communicates nonverbally that the professional's time is considered more valuable than that of the person waiting.

Question 19

All of the following are similarities between verbal and nonverbal communication except:
A) Nonverbal communication is symbolic
B) Nonverbal communication is rule-guided
C) Nonverbal communication may be intentional or unintentional
D) Nonverbal communication reflects behavior
E) none of these

Accepted Answer

Nonverbal communication does not inherently reflect behavior; it encompasses a range of expressions and cues that may not directly correlate with specific behaviors.

Question 20

In some cultures, such as many Eastern cultures, silence indicates:
A) disrespect
B) contempt
C) disapproval
D) thoughtfulness
E) fastidious

Accepted Answer

In many Eastern cultures, silence is often valued as a sign of thoughtfulness, respect, and careful consideration before speaking. It is seen as a positive attribute rather than a sign of disapproval or disrespect.

Quiz 5: The World Beyond Words

A person with Mobius syndrome cannot

Assuming an attentive posture, holding eye contact, and nodding to show you understand what another person is saying are nonverbal behaviors that convey which dimension of relational-level meanings?

When Mark and Cindy fight, Mark knows when Cindy is really upset. Because every time Mark will ask if something is wrong, Cindy will scream "Everything is fine!" Mark knows that because she is screaming, her ____ indicates that she is mad.

Because nonverbal communication is ____ selective perception is likely to occur.

A conservative estimate is that nonverbal communication accounts for what percentage of the total meaning in interpersonal communication?

These are personal objects we use to announce our identities and heritage and to personalize our environments.

The sense of touch is:

Little Timmy did not get a toy from the supermarket that he really wanted. He refuses to sit near his mom or even hold her hand when he walks to the car. He is using his ____ to indicate his anger.

Christy just moved into her new dorm room and spent the first day hanging pictures, putting out souvenirs of important times, and putting favorite objects on the bookshelves. Christy has relied on what form of nonverbal communication to personalize the new apartment?

Which one of the following is not a paralanguage behavior?

Cosmetic surgery and eating disorders are associated with ____, one type of nonverbal behavior.

The paralanguage is communicated through:

Responses to invasions of ____ also reflect power with men likely to respond more aggressively than females when it is invaded.

Verbal communication and nonverbal communication are similar in all of the following respects EXCEPT:

In Bruno's car, he has many bumper stickers and several souvenirs from all the road trips that he has made in that car. Bruno's personal items are examples of ____.

It is standard practice to have to wait, sometimes a good while to see a physician or attorney, even if you have an appointment. This conveys the message that the physician's ____ is more valuable than yours.

All of the following are similarities between verbal and nonverbal communication except:

In some cultures, such as many Eastern cultures, silence indicates: