Question 1

Althea shrugs her shoulders in response to Nicole's question.Althea is using a function of nonverbal communication known as

Accepted Answer

A) regulating. 
B) accenting. 
C) substituting. 
D) complementing. 
E) repeating. 
A) regulating. 
B) accenting. 
C) substituting. 
D) complementing. 
E) repeating.

Question 2

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 112-117: Match each description below with the term it best describes.
-Standing "at arm's length"

Accepted Answer

A) chronemics 
B) paralanguage 
C) disfluencies 
D) proxemics 
E) kinesics 
A) chronemics 
B) paralanguage 
C) disfluencies 
D) proxemics 
E) kinesics

Question 3

The many ways the voice communicates-including tone, speed, pitch, number and length of pauses, volume, etc.-are called

Accepted Answer

A) paralanguage. 
B) vocalics. 
C) noncommunicators. 
D) nonvocals. 
E) proxemics. 
A) paralanguage. 
B) vocalics. 
C) noncommunicators. 
D) nonvocals. 
E) proxemics.

Question 4

Nonverbal communication is usually specific and clear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 112-117: Match each description below with the term it best describes.
-Waving, shaking head, or finger

Accepted Answer

A) chronemics 
B) paralanguage 
C) disfluencies 
D) proxemics 
E) kinesics 
A) chronemics 
B) paralanguage 
C) disfluencies 
D) proxemics 
E) kinesics

Question 6

It is possible in increase your physical attractiveness through posture, gestures, and facial expressions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

"The Way You Talk Can Hurt You?" reading in Chapter Six insists that it would be beneficial for men to change their vocal patterns to sound more cooperative and friendly in everyday interactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Nonverbal evidence of lying is most likely to occur when the deceiver

Accepted Answer

A) has no strong feelings about the deception. 
B) has not rehearsed the deception. 
C) does not feel anxious or guilty about the lies. 
D) has lack of emotional involvement with the deception. 
E) doesn't know people are watching. 
A) has no strong feelings about the deception. 
B) has not rehearsed the deception. 
C) does not feel anxious or guilty about the lies. 
D) has lack of emotional involvement with the deception. 
E) doesn't know people are watching.

Question 9

Silence or pauses count as nonverbal communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If deceivers feel confident and not guilty, their deception is more likely to be found out.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Nonverbal communication is not as effective at conveying thoughts or ideas as it is at conveying attitudes and feelings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Nonverbal messages are less ambiguous than verbal messages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

When our nonverbal behavior is unintentional,

Accepted Answer

A) others disregard it. 
B) others attach more significance to it. 
C) others can't make interpretations based on it. 
D) others respond with their own unintentional behaviors. 
E) others recognize it and make interpretations based on it. 
A) others disregard it. 
B) others attach more significance to it. 
C) others can't make interpretations based on it. 
D) others respond with their own unintentional behaviors. 
E) others recognize it and make interpretations based on it.

Question 14

According to your text, some researchers claim that over 90 percent of the emotional impact of a message comes from nonverbal sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Nodding, looking away, or moving toward the door are nonverbal behaviors that illustrate the nonverbal function of

Accepted Answer

A) substituting. 
B) regulating. 
C) accenting. 
D) repeating. 
E) complementing. 
A) substituting. 
B) regulating. 
C) accenting. 
D) repeating. 
E) complementing.

Question 16

Ernesto's boss perceives him to be untrustworthy because he waits a week to reply to an important email.This behavior falls into the nonverbal category of

Accepted Answer

A) paralanguage. 
B) chronemics. 
C) haptics. 
D) kinesics. 
E) proxemics. 
A) paralanguage. 
B) chronemics. 
C) haptics. 
D) kinesics. 
E) proxemics.

Question 17

Adopting the nonverbal behaviors of a higher-status person can actually make you feel more powerful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Paralanguage can influence the way a speaker is perceived by others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An indicator of deception is

Accepted Answer

A) shorter periods of speaking. 
B) low rate of speech. 
C) more speech errors. 
D) higher vocal pitch. 
E) All of these choices are correct may be indicators of deception. 
A) shorter periods of speaking. 
B) low rate of speech. 
C) more speech errors. 
D) higher vocal pitch. 
E) All of these choices are correct may be indicators of deception.

Question 20

"The Look of a Victim" story in this chapter points out that victims of assault may set themselves up as easy targets because of

Accepted Answer

A) their friendly facial expressions. 
B) the way they walk. 
C) their hairstyles. 
D) eye contact with the attacker. 
E) All of these choices are correct. 
A) their friendly facial expressions. 
B) the way they walk. 
C) their hairstyles. 
D) eye contact with the attacker. 
E) All of these choices are correct.

Althea shrugs her shoulders in response to Nicole's question.Althea is using a function of nonverbal communication known as

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 112-117: Match each description below with the term it best describes. -Standing "at arm's length"

The many ways the voice communicates-including tone, speed, pitch, number and length of pauses, volume, etc.-are called

Nonverbal communication is usually specific and clear.

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 112-117: Match each description below with the term it best describes. -Waving, shaking head, or finger

It is possible in increase your physical attractiveness through posture, gestures, and facial expressions.

"The Way You Talk Can Hurt You?" reading in Chapter Six insists that it would be beneficial for men to change their vocal patterns to sound more cooperative and friendly in everyday interactions.

Nonverbal evidence of lying is most likely to occur when the deceiver

Silence or pauses count as nonverbal communication.

If deceivers feel confident and not guilty, their deception is more likely to be found out.

Nonverbal communication is not as effective at conveying thoughts or ideas as it is at conveying attitudes and feelings.

Nonverbal messages are less ambiguous than verbal messages.

When our nonverbal behavior is unintentional,

According to your text, some researchers claim that over 90 percent of the emotional impact of a message comes from nonverbal sources.

Nodding, looking away, or moving toward the door are nonverbal behaviors that illustrate the nonverbal function of

Ernesto's boss perceives him to be untrustworthy because he waits a week to reply to an important email.This behavior falls into the nonverbal category of

Adopting the nonverbal behaviors of a higher-status person can actually make you feel more powerful.

Paralanguage can influence the way a speaker is perceived by others.

An indicator of deception is

"The Look of a Victim" story in this chapter points out that victims of assault may set themselves up as easy targets because of

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Exam 6: Nonverbal Communication

Althea shrugs her shoulders in response to Nicole's question.Althea is using a function of nonverbal communication known as

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 112-117: Match each description below with the term it best describes. -Standing "at arm's length"

The many ways the voice communicates-including tone, speed, pitch, number and length of pauses, volume, etc.-are called

Nonverbal communication is usually specific and clear.

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 112-117: Match each description below with the term it best describes. -Waving, shaking head, or finger

It is possible in increase your physical attractiveness through posture, gestures, and facial expressions.

"The Way You Talk Can Hurt You?" reading in Chapter Six insists that it would be beneficial for men to change their vocal patterns to sound more cooperative and friendly in everyday interactions.

Nonverbal evidence of lying is most likely to occur when the deceiver

Silence or pauses count as nonverbal communication.

If deceivers feel confident and not guilty, their deception is more likely to be found out.

Nonverbal communication is not as effective at conveying thoughts or ideas as it is at conveying attitudes and feelings.

Nonverbal messages are less ambiguous than verbal messages.

When our nonverbal behavior is unintentional,

According to your text, some researchers claim that over 90 percent of the emotional impact of a message comes from nonverbal sources.

Nodding, looking away, or moving toward the door are nonverbal behaviors that illustrate the nonverbal function of

Ernesto's boss perceives him to be untrustworthy because he waits a week to reply to an important email.This behavior falls into the nonverbal category of

Adopting the nonverbal behaviors of a higher-status person can actually make you feel more powerful.

Paralanguage can influence the way a speaker is perceived by others.

An indicator of deception is

"The Look of a Victim" story in this chapter points out that victims of assault may set themselves up as easy targets because of

A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Communication and Identity

Perception

Emotions

Language

Listening

Communication and Relational Dynamics

Communication in Close Relationships

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

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