Question 1

Examples of vocal characteristics include: ​
A)​"ums"
B)​"errs"
C)​groans
D)​"uhhs"
E)​all of these

Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

A conceptualization in which time is viewed as a finite,scarce resource which must be rationed and controlled is referred to as: ​
A)​m-time
B)​bounded time
C)​p-time
D)​unbounded time
E)​f-time

Accepted Answer

The conceptualization of time as a scarce resource that must be rationed and controlled is referred to as m-time, which stands for monochronic time. This is a linear perception of time where schedules, deadlines and punctuality are highly valued. It is commonly found in Western cultures. Bounded time refers to the idea of time being limited by certain constraints or boundaries, while p-time and f-time are not commonly used terms in this context. Unbounded time is the opposite of bounded time, and refers to the idea of time being unlimited and flexible.

Question 3

If you are getting your hair cut,what type of touch will the stylist be likely to use?       ​
A)​professional
B)​accidental
C)​incidental
D)​social-politeness
E)​intentional

Accepted Answer

Professional touch is used by individuals in certain professions, like hairstylists, to perform their job duties, which includes cutting hair.

Question 4

​If you scowl because you are angry,or frown because you are sad,what function of nonverbal communication are you engaged in? 
A)​expressing internal states
B)​regulating interaction
C)​repeating
D)​conforming display
E)​informing

Accepted Answer

Expressing internal states refers to using nonverbal cues to convey emotions or inner feelings, such as scowling because you are angry or frowning because you are sad. This function of nonverbal communication allows individuals to communicate their internal states to others without the use of words.

Question 5

The correct way to beckon or call someone over to you nonverbally is with: ​
A)​one hand palm up,fingers together,moving toward the body
B)​cupping a hand palm down pulling fingers in toward the body
C)​right hand up palm out fingers opening and closing
D)​it depends on the cultural rules

Accepted Answer

Nonverbal communication, including gestures like beckoning someone, varies significantly across different cultures. What is considered polite or appropriate in one culture can be rude or offensive in another. Therefore, the correct way to nonverbally call someone over depends on the cultural context and norms.

Question 6

While all people use various movements to communicate, ​
A)​some movements are more common than others
B)​culture teaches people how to use and interpret those movements
C)​actors are better at it than others
D)​it is only those movements that are innate

Accepted Answer

Culture plays a significant role in teaching people how to use and interpret different movements for communication. While there may be some innate movements, the majority are learned within a cultural context. Additionally, the use and interpretation of movements may vary by culture, emphasizing the role of cultural education.

Question 7

Which of the following is true about agreement gestures? ​
A)​they mean the same thing in every culture
B)​always indicates agreement
C)​are culturally based
D)​none of these

Accepted Answer

Agreement gestures can vary across cultures and may not have the same meaning. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. Option A is incorrect as it states that these gestures mean the same thing in every culture, which is not true. Option B is also incorrect as agreement gestures may not always indicate agreement in some cultures. Option D is incorrect as option C is true.

Question 8

If you scratch your head because you have an itch,but an observer thinks you are scratching your head because you're confused about something,what type of nonverbal communication has occurred? ​
A)​unintentional
B)​intentional
C)​emergent
D)​non-emergent
E)​none

Accepted Answer

The observer has misinterpreted the nonverbal behavior of scratching the head as a signal of confusion, which was not the intention of the person scratching their head. This is an example of unintentional nonverbal communication.

Question 9

According the spatial rules of the dominant U.S.culture,two people standing approximately 3 feet apart are likely to be: ​
A)​family or a close friend
B)​business acquaintances
C)​intimate partner or significant other
D)​strangers
E)​colleagues

Accepted Answer

In the dominant U.S. culture, standing about 3 feet apart typically indicates a personal or informal relationship, such as family or close friends.

Question 10

​Gestures include all of the following except: 
A)​crossing your fingers
B)​thumbs up
C)​ laughter
D)​pointing at a person

Accepted Answer

Laughter is not considered a gesture, as it is a vocal expression rather than a physical movement. Crossing your fingers, thumbs up, and pointing at a person are all examples of gestures.

Question 11

Identify which of the following statements regarding U.S.gender differences in use of space is/are true: ​
A)​men more frequently walk in front of female partner
B)​men claim more space than women
C)​men more actively defend their territories
D)​under conditions of high density,men are more aggressive in their attempts to regain space
E)​all of these

Accepted Answer

All of these statements are true. Research has shown that men tend to walk in front of their female partners, claim more physical space in public spaces, actively defend their territories, and are more likely to display aggressive behavior in crowded situations when trying to regain space.

Question 12

​If a server asks you if you'd like a refill and you nod in agreement because your mouth is full,what is the nonverbal communication function demonstrated by the nod?               
A)​regulating
B)​repeating
C)​substituting
D)​conforming display

Accepted Answer

Nodding in agreement to a server's question about a refill, while your mouth is full, serves as a substitute for verbal communication, effectively conveying your affirmative response without the need for spoken words.

Question 13

Vocal qualities include all of the following except: ​
A)​volume
B)​tempo
C)​dialect
D)​resonance
E)​none of these

Accepted Answer

Dialect is not a vocal quality.

Question 14

Identify the "unintentional" example of nonverbal communication: ​
A)​smiling to let a friend know you're happy
B)​giving a "thumbs up" sign when asked about how you did on your intercultural communication test
C)​looking at your watch because you want to leave a conversation
D)​looking at your watch to see what time it is

Accepted Answer

Looking at your watch to see what time it is can be an unintentional form of nonverbal communication, as it might inadvertently signal to others that you are bored or in a hurry, even if that was not the intention.

Question 15

Gestures that are found in one culture and are a property of that specific culture are referred to as: ​
A)​idiosyncratic gestures
B)​monomorphic gestures
C)​universal gestures
D)​proprietary gestures
E)​orts

Accepted Answer

Idiosyncratic gestures are unique to a particular culture and are not universally recognized or understood outside of that cultural context.

Question 16

The invisible bubble that surrounds a person expands and contracts based on a person's relationship is referred to as: ​
A)​intimate distance
B)​personal space
C)​mobile territory
D)​variable territory
E)​transitional territory

Accepted Answer

The invisible bubble that surrounds a person is called personal space. It expands or contracts based on the person's relationship with others. Intimate distance is a specific type of personal space reserved for very close relationships like romantic partners or family members. Mobile territory, variable territory, and transitional territory are not commonly used terms in this context.

Question 17

​Which of the following is true regarding the nonverbal message value of clothing? 
A)​ it can convey social and economic status; 
B)​moral standards
C)​belief system
D)​athletic abilities or interests
E)​all of these

Accepted Answer

Clothing can convey a wide range of nonverbal messages, including social and economic status, moral standards, belief systems, and interests such as athletic abilities. Each of these aspects can be subtly or overtly communicated through the choice of attire, making clothing a powerful tool for nonverbal communication.

Question 18

All of the following statements are true about eye behavior in the dominant U.S.culture except ____.​
A)​direct gaze signals a positive connection
B)​direct eye contact reflects a lack of interest
C)​avoiding eye contact is often associated with deceit
D)​prolonged stare often perceived as a signal of interest or sexual suggestion

Accepted Answer

Direct eye contact is generally seen as a sign of interest and attentiveness in the dominant U.S. culture. Avoiding eye contact, on the other hand, is often associated with deceit or discomfort. Prolonged stares are also commonly seen as a signal of interest or sexual suggestion. Therefore, all of the statements in the question are true except for B, which is false.

Question 19

If a person say's "ok" while gesturing with a 'thumbs-up' or 'a-ok' sign,what is the function o the nonverbal communication? 
A)​regulating
B)​repeating
C)​substituting
D)​creating identity
E)​conforming display

Accepted Answer

The nonverbal gesture of 'thumbs-up' or 'a-ok' sign is repeating the verbal message of 'ok', emphasizing its meaning or indicating agreement.

Question 20

If a person in the U.S.tells a child,"I'll be there in a minute," what type of time are they referencing? ​
A)​formal
B)​social
C)​informal
D)​professional
E)​rational

Accepted Answer

"I'll be there in a minute" is a common informal expression in the US, meaning that the person will arrive soon, but not necessarily exactly one minute from the time they said it. This type of time reference is common in casual, everyday conversations.

Quiz 9: Nonverbal Communications: The Messages of Action, Space, Time, and Silence

Examples of vocal characteristics include: ​

A conceptualization in which time is viewed as a finite,scarce resource which must be rationed and controlled is referred to as: ​

If you are getting your hair cut,what type of touch will the stylist be likely to use? ​

​If you scowl because you are angry,or frown because you are sad,what function of nonverbal communication are you engaged in?

The correct way to beckon or call someone over to you nonverbally is with: ​

While all people use various movements to communicate, ​

Which of the following is true about agreement gestures? ​

If you scratch your head because you have an itch,but an observer thinks you are scratching your head because you're confused about something,what type of nonverbal communication has occurred? ​

According the spatial rules of the dominant U.S.culture,two people standing approximately 3 feet apart are likely to be: ​

​Gestures include all of the following except:

Identify which of the following statements regarding U.S.gender differences in use of space is/are true: ​

​If a server asks you if you'd like a refill and you nod in agreement because your mouth is full,what is the nonverbal communication function demonstrated by the nod?

Vocal qualities include all of the following except: ​

Identify the "unintentional" example of nonverbal communication: ​

Gestures that are found in one culture and are a property of that specific culture are referred to as: ​

The invisible bubble that surrounds a person expands and contracts based on a person's relationship is referred to as: ​

​Which of the following is true regarding the nonverbal message value of clothing?

All of the following statements are true about eye behavior in the dominant U.S.culture except ____.​

If a person say's "ok" while gesturing with a 'thumbs-up' or 'a-ok' sign,what is the function o the nonverbal communication?

If a person in the U.S.tells a child,"I'll be there in a minute," what type of time are they referencing? ​

Examples of vocal characteristics include:

A conceptualization in which time is viewed as a finite,scarce resource which must be rationed and controlled is referred to as:

If you are getting your hair cut,what type of touch will the stylist be likely to use?

If you scowl because you are angry,or frown because you are sad,what function of nonverbal communication are you engaged in?

The correct way to beckon or call someone over to you nonverbally is with:

While all people use various movements to communicate,

Which of the following is true about agreement gestures?

If you scratch your head because you have an itch,but an observer thinks you are scratching your head because you're confused about something,what type of nonverbal communication has occurred?

According the spatial rules of the dominant U.S.culture,two people standing approximately 3 feet apart are likely to be:

Gestures include all of the following except:

Identify which of the following statements regarding U.S.gender differences in use of space is/are true:

If a server asks you if you'd like a refill and you nod in agreement because your mouth is full,what is the nonverbal communication function demonstrated by the nod?

Vocal qualities include all of the following except:

Identify the "unintentional" example of nonverbal communication:

Gestures that are found in one culture and are a property of that specific culture are referred to as:

The invisible bubble that surrounds a person expands and contracts based on a person's relationship is referred to as:

Which of the following is true regarding the nonverbal message value of clothing?

All of the following statements are true about eye behavior in the dominant U.S.culture except ____.

If a person in the U.S.tells a child,"I'll be there in a minute," what type of time are they referencing?