Question 1

Comparing the percentage of time spent looking while speaking with the percentage of time spent looking while listening is known as ____________________________.

Accepted Answer

Comparing the percentage of time spent looking while speaking with the percentage of time spent looking while listening is known as visual dominance. Social dominance refers to the behavior exhibited by some people or animals to gain control over others, while contact and noncontact cultures refer to differing cultural norms regarding physical touch.

Question 2

The ___________ is the main channel we use to decipher the feelings of others.

Accepted Answer

While all of the options can provide clues to someone's emotions, the face is the most expressive part of the body and contains the most information about how someone is feeling.

Question 3

According to this theory, women's subordinate societal status compelled them to become better message decoders:

Accepted Answer

Standpoint theory suggests that individuals from marginalized or oppressed groups, such as women, possess unique perspectives and knowledge due to their experiences of discrimination. As a result, women may be better at decoding messages because they have had to navigate and interpret societal norms and expectations that have been imposed on them.

Question 4

In up to ________ of all advertisements, male voices are used in voice-overs.

Accepted Answer

In up to 90% of all advertisements, male voices are used in voice-overs, reflecting a significant gender disparity in the industry.

Question 5

These are cues that we intentionally use to influence turn taking (who speaks, when, and for how long) in conversations:

Accepted Answer

Regulators are cues that are used to signal turn taking and can include things like head nods, eye contact, and vocal cues. Affect displays are facial expressions that convey emotion, emblems are specific hand gestures with agreed-upon meanings, and illustrators are gestures used to accompany and enhance speech. While all of these cues can play a role in communication, regulators are specifically focused on facilitating turn taking.

Question 6

If there is a discrepancy between verbal and nonverbal messages, researchers recommend that we believe _________________.

Accepted Answer

Nonverbal messages are often considered more genuine as they can be harder to control and may reveal a person's true feelings or intentions, even if they contradict what is being said verbally.

Question 7

If you are perceived as powerful, what body language would you NOT exhibit?

Accepted Answer

Keeping your posture closed, such as crossing your arms or legs, indicates defensiveness or a lack of openness, which can undermine a perception of power. A powerful person would want to exhibit open and confident body language. Additionally, staring at others and interrupting can be seen as aggressive and domineering, while gesturing dynamically can be effective in expressing confidence and conviction.

Question 8

The ____________ a person plans and rehearses a deceptive message, the more confident the person is, and the_____________ guilty the person feels about the deception itself, the less likely it is that others will suspect or uncover the person as a liar.

Accepted Answer

The more a person plans and rehearses a deceptive message, the more confident they are in their ability to deceive others, making it less likely that they will be detected. However, the guilt associated with lying can also increase as a result, making it a trade-off between confidence and guilt. Therefore, the best option is "more" for both parts.

Question 9

Ekman and Friesen identified five categories of nonverbal behavior that we can use to describe bodily cues; which is NOT one of those categories?

Accepted Answer

Ekman and Friesen's five categories of nonverbal behavior are emblems (gestures that have a direct verbal translation, such as waving goodbye), illustrators (gestures that accompany speech and help to illustrate what is being said), regulators (gestures that help to regulate the flow of conversation), adaptors (nonverbal behaviors that satisfy a personal need, such as scratching an itch), and affect displays (facial expressions that convey emotions). "Statues" is not one of the categories identified by Ekman and Friesen.

Question 10

Freisen and Ekman identified 43 muscular movements that we are capable of making with our face, and they identified more than 3,000 facial expressions that have meaning. They compiled them into this system:
A) ICD10
B) FACS
C) IDEA
D) IDT

Accepted Answer

The answer of Freisen and Ekman identified 43 muscular movements...

Question 11

Which country believes that women should have a look called "yaeba," where their teeth are purposefully made crooked?

Accepted Answer

Japan is the country where the "yaeba" trend is popular. It involves purposely making the teeth appear crooked or overlapping, which some believe to make women appear more youthful and approachable.

Question 12

We use touch, typically, for three different purposes. Which is NOT one of those typical purposes?

Accepted Answer

The three typical purposes for touch are to exert power, communicate attitude, and encourage affiliation. Meeting a therapeutic function is not typically considered a purpose for touch in this context.

Question 13

"Facecrime" is often associated with what popular novel?

Accepted Answer

"Facecrime" is a term coined in George Orwell's dystopian novel "1984," where citizens are punished for displaying expressions deemed disloyal to the ruling party.

Question 14

The study of how we use time to communicate is called _____________.

Accepted Answer

The study of how we use time to communicate is called Chronemics. Paralinguistics is the study of vocal cues other than words, Haptics is the study of touch, and Olfactics is the study of smell. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Question 15

The permanent characteristics of an environment are _______________ spaces; movable objects in an environment are known as ____________spaces.

Accepted Answer

Fixed features are permanent and cannot be moved, while semi-fixed features can be moved but are still a characteristic of the environment. Movable objects in an environment are known as informal features, which are not permanent or fixed. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. Option A and C are incorrect as they both include semi-fixed features, but only option C defines formal features. Option B is incorrect as it defines informal features as the permanent characteristic, which is not accurate. Option E is also incorrect as it defines territoriality as a permanent characteristic, which is not necessarily an environmental feature.

Question 16

When we use our facial expressions to communicate genuine inner feelings, we exhibit ____________________________________.

Accepted Answer

Representational facial expressions are used to communicate genuine inner feelings, as opposed to presentational expressions, which are used to convey emotions that may not be genuinely felt.

Question 17

As our awareness of our ______________ communication increases, its _____________ decreases.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As our awareness of our ______________ communication...

Question 18

Which is NOT a central function of eye movements?

Accepted Answer

Eyes revealing lies and secrets is not considered a central function of eye movements. Eye movements primarily serve functions related to visual processing, social communication, and regulating interactions, rather than detecting deception directly.

Question 19

The ____________ of the eye is a reliable indicator of emotions.

Accepted Answer

The pupil of the eye tends to dilate or contract in response to emotional states, such as fear or arousal. This change in size can be a reliable indicator of a person's emotional state.

Question 20

The body will send messages when you are speaking with someone you do not like. Which of these is an accurate "message" in this situation?

Accepted Answer

All three options are accurate messages that the body may send when speaking with someone you do not like. Avoiding sustained eye contact is a common way people signal discomfort or disinterest. Displaying high bodily tension and rigidity can indicate discomfort or a desire to create a literal distance from the person. Exhibiting indirect body orientations, such as turning away or crossing legs away from the person, can also communicate discomfort or a lack of engagement.

Quiz 6: Nonverbal Communication