Question 1

Which theory maintains that increases and decreases in involvement by one person which violate the other person's expectations will lead to cognitive activation in the other?
A)discrepancy arousal
B)immediacy
C)equilibrium
D)compensatory

Accepted Answer

The theory that maintains that increases and decreases in involvement by one person which violate the other person's expectations will lead to cognitive activation in the other is known as discrepancy arousal theory. This theory suggests that such cognitive activation may either increase or decrease liking depending on the nature of the discrepancy, which can be determined by factors such as the intensity, direction, and valence of the discrepancy.

Question 2

It is not uncommon for men to read sexual intent into the friendly behavior of women.

Accepted Answer

This phenomenon is known as the "sexual overperception bias," where men tend to interpret women's behaviors as more sexual in nature than they actually are. Studies have shown this bias can be influenced by various factors, including individual differences and cultural attitudes about gender and sexuality.

Question 3

Why does the typical human being have such a great need to express self-identity?
A)We need self-validation.
B)It helps us know how to act with each other.
C)It reinforces our belief our environment is a predictable place.
D)All of these are correct reasons.

Accepted Answer

The need for self-identity is driven by various factors, including the need for self-validation (A), the need to know how to act with others (B), and the need to reinforce the belief that our environment is predictable (C). All of these reasons are valid and contribute to the typical human need for self-expression and identity.

Question 4

Which is the least likely way we find out we have been lied to?
A)The liar confesses to us.
B)We interpret it from reading the lie in the liar's nonverbal behavior.
C)We are told by others.
D)We find physical evidence of the lie.

Accepted Answer

Interpreting lies from nonverbal behavior is notoriously difficult and unreliable. People often misinterpret honest signals as deceptive, and vice versa, making it the least likely method to accurately find out we have been lied to.

Question 5

Research supports the conjecture that women read nonverbal cues better than men because they are lower in dominance status.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that women's better ability to read nonverbal cues is linked to evolutionary, biological, and social factors rather than their dominance status. Women are often socialized to be more attuned to emotional and nonverbal communication.

Question 6

Carmen is definitely warming up to that new guy she has been introduced to at the party.What behavior will not send him that nonverbal message?
A)sitting directly across from him
B)smiling a lot
C)playing with the ends of her hair
D)raising her eyebrows

Accepted Answer

The answer of Carmen is definitely warming up to that...

Question 7

Which of the following statements about intimates and nonverbal signals is true?
A)Intimates use fewer facial and vocal blends with each other than do nonintimates.
B)Intimates often become overconfident in their ability to decode each other's signals.
C)The spatial territories between intimates become more highly defined and rigidly guarded.
D)Intimates are generally less efficient when communicating than nonintimates are.

Accepted Answer

Intimates can become overconfident in their ability to decode each other's signals because they are more familiar with each other's nonverbal signals. However, this confidence can sometimes lead to misunderstandings or assumptions, which can negatively impact the relationship. The other options are not supported by research or common knowledge.

Question 8

The study of distance and space in human transactions.
A)attenuation
B)prosodics
C)congruency
D)proxemics

Accepted Answer

Proxemics is the study of distance and space in human transactions, including the personal distances that individuals maintain in different situations and cultures. Attenuation refers to the reduction or weakening of a signal, Congruency refers to consistency or harmony between verbal and nonverbal communication, and Prosodics refers to the study of rhythm, pitch, and intonation in speech.

Question 9

Which of the following statements about nonverbal behaviors and gender is true?
A)Females generally have less skill in sending and receiving nonverbal cues than males.
B)Females have less expressive faces and use fewer expressive gestures than males.
C)Females keep greater distances from others than males.
D)Females look at others more than males.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that females tend to look at others more than males, and that males are more likely to use expansive body postures and larger gestures. Nonverbal communication differences between genders are complex and influenced by cultural norms and individual differences.

Question 10

The greater the consequences perceived by the liar,the lesser the possibility that others will be able to detect the lie using nonverbal signals.

Accepted Answer

The greater the consequences perceived by the liar, the more likely they are to exhibit nonverbal signals due to increased stress and anxiety, making it easier for others to detect the lie.

Question 11

Arrangement of arms,legs,and torsos which prevent others from entering a conversation are known as positional cues.

Accepted Answer

Positional cues refer to the physical positioning and arrangement of body parts to create a physical barrier or signal a lack of interest in engaging with others. This can include crossed arms, turned away torsos, and closed off body language that discourage others from entering a conversation.

Question 12

Immediacy behaviors indicate greater closeness and liking.

Accepted Answer

Immediacy behaviors, such as increased eye contact, touching, and closer physical proximity, are often used to signal liking and closeness in interpersonal relationships. Therefore, choosing option A is correct.

Question 13

Cindy and Denise are talking.Cindy is taking a turn,and wants to hold onto the floor after the end of her current speaking turn.Which of the following is not likely to be a behavior she will perform if she wants to maintain her turn?
A)increase the volume of her voice
B)give Denise a light touch or a pat
C)continue gesturing after the end of her turn
D)decrease her speaking rate

Accepted Answer

Decreasing her speaking rate is not likely to be a behavior Cindy will perform if she wants to maintain her turn.

Question 14

Hands are active with a hand shake,salute or fist bump at this part of the interaction process.
A)turn-requesting
B)turn-maintaining
C)greeting
D)turn-yielding

Accepted Answer

The act of shaking hands, saluting, or fist bumping is a clear indication of greeting someone. This is the initial part of the interaction process where both parties acknowledge each other's presence and show respect or friendliness towards one another.

Question 15

Place and colleagues (2009)found that viewers of speed dating videos were better able to detect men's romantic interest in women than women's romantic interest in men.

Accepted Answer

The study by Place and colleagues (2009) found that viewers of speed dating videos were more accurate in detecting men's romantic interest in women than women's romantic interest in men.

Question 16

Kelly and Larry are in a romantic relationship.Given that,which of the following statements about lying can we assume will be false about Kelly and Larry?
A)Getting away with lying will be difficult for Kelly and Larry at the beginning of their relationship.
B)If Kelly is suspicious about Larry's behaviors,she will be better able to detect if he is lying.
C)As their relationship progresses,Kelly and Larry will probably detect fewer lies,because they will monitor each other's behaviors less stringently.
D)If Kelly catches Larry in a lie,she may be unwilling to confront him,to preserve the intimacy of the relationship.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kelly and Larry are in a romantic...

Quiz 12: Using Nonverbal Behavior in Daily Interaction

Which theory maintains that increases and decreases in involvement by one person which violate the other person's expectations will lead to cognitive activation in the other?

It is not uncommon for men to read sexual intent into the friendly behavior of women.

Why does the typical human being have such a great need to express self-identity?

Which is the least likely way we find out we have been lied to?

Research supports the conjecture that women read nonverbal cues better than men because they are lower in dominance status.

Carmen is definitely warming up to that new guy she has been introduced to at the party.What behavior will not send him that nonverbal message?

Which of the following statements about intimates and nonverbal signals is true?

The study of distance and space in human transactions.

Which of the following statements about nonverbal behaviors and gender is true?

The greater the consequences perceived by the liar,the lesser the possibility that others will be able to detect the lie using nonverbal signals.

Arrangement of arms,legs,and torsos which prevent others from entering a conversation are known as positional cues.

Immediacy behaviors indicate greater closeness and liking.

Cindy and Denise are talking.Cindy is taking a turn,and wants to hold onto the floor after the end of her current speaking turn.Which of the following is not likely to be a behavior she will perform if she wants to maintain her turn?

Hands are active with a hand shake,salute or fist bump at this part of the interaction process.

Place and colleagues (2009)found that viewers of speed dating videos were better able to detect men's romantic interest in women than women's romantic interest in men.

Kelly and Larry are in a romantic relationship.Given that,which of the following statements about lying can we assume will be false about Kelly and Larry?