Question 1

The nonverbal code kinesics is comprised of motion-based behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Nonverbal communication can be defined as "any communicative characteristic or behavior that intentionally or unintentionally conveys a message through nonverbal cues in conjunction with verbal language."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Differentiate nonverbal and verbal messages. How are they similar? How do they differ?

Accepted Answer

Student answers should reflect an unders

Question 4

Our eyes are extremely effective tools for the observation of both proximal and distal nonverbal messages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Kai was homeschooled in an unstructured, creative environment. A naturally inquisitive student, he excelled and was accepted at the college of his choice. Much to Kai's surprise, his biggest challenge at college was his resistance to keeping to a set class schedule due to his lack of familiarity with his college's ______ code.

Accepted Answer

A)  oculesics 
B)  vocalics 
C)  kinesics 
D)  chronemics 
A)  oculesics 
B)  vocalics 
C)  kinesics 
D)  chronemics

Question 6

The day Izzy turned 18 she treated herself to neck tattoo of climbing roses with thornes, a personal statement of her independence and beauty. At college, Izzy's tattoo was often a conversation starter, making it easy to make new friends. However, when Izzy decided to pursue a career in nursing, she quickly discovered that her treasured tattoo was a liability as she experienced firsthand the impact of the nonverbal code of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  environment 
B)  physical appearance 
C)  chronemics 
D)  oculesics 
A)  environment 
B)  physical appearance 
C)  chronemics 
D)  oculesics

Question 7

Amelia's apartment was located just off-campus and she felt safe walking home after studying late at the library. One night she heard footsteps coming up quickly behind her, so she looked back and saw that a stranger approaching her personal space. Amelia quickened her pace, perceiving a threat due to the violation of the ______ code.

Accepted Answer

A)  oculesics 
B)  proxemics 
C)  vocalics 
D)  environmental 
A)  oculesics 
B)  proxemics 
C)  vocalics 
D)  environmental

Question 8

When compared with other codes, kinesics ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  is the largest in terms of possible cues 
B)  is the smallest in terms of possible cues 
C)  contains the most complex cues 
D)  contributes to the highest levels of misunderstanding 
A)  is the largest in terms of possible cues 
B)  is the smallest in terms of possible cues 
C)  contains the most complex cues 
D)  contributes to the highest levels of misunderstanding

Question 9

Differentiate between proxemics and haptics, indicating their similarities and differences.

Accepted Answer

Student answers should reflect the under

Question 10

Which of the following is an accurate statement about kinesics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kinesics behaviors are complex making them difficult to learn until later in life. 
B)  From an early age, young people acquire an understanding of how to use and interpret kinesics. 
C)  Communicators are limited to using one kinesic behavior at a time to clarify their intended message. 
D)  Kinesic behaviors are most effective in communicating clear messages when they accompany verbal messages. 
A)  Kinesics behaviors are complex making them difficult to learn until later in life. 
B)  From an early age, young people acquire an understanding of how to use and interpret kinesics. 
C)  Communicators are limited to using one kinesic behavior at a time to clarify their intended message. 
D)  Kinesic behaviors are most effective in communicating clear messages when they accompany verbal messages.

Question 11

Our perceptions of our ______ are influenced by our assumptions about the meaning of specific nonverbal codes.

Accepted Answer

A)  similarity or difference with another person 
B)  communication competence 
C)  self-assessment 
D)  relationship satisfaction 
A)  similarity or difference with another person 
B)  communication competence 
C)  self-assessment 
D)  relationship satisfaction

Question 12

How are verbal and nonverbal messaging similar?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both nonverbal messages and verbal messages follow the communication patterns of the transactional model of communication. 
B)  Both nonverbal messages and verbal messages adhere to a precise set of gramatical rules. 
C)  Both nonverbal messages and verbal messages involve messages sent with conscious intention. 
D)  Both nonverbal messages and verbal messages are accurately decoded in most interactions. 
A)  Both nonverbal messages and verbal messages follow the communication patterns of the transactional model of communication. 
B)  Both nonverbal messages and verbal messages adhere to a precise set of gramatical rules. 
C)  Both nonverbal messages and verbal messages involve messages sent with conscious intention. 
D)  Both nonverbal messages and verbal messages are accurately decoded in most interactions.

Question 13

In North America, cultural norms dictate that we should try limit body odors to communicate that we are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  happy 
B)  wealthy 
C)  hygenic 
D)  intelligent 
A)  happy 
B)  wealthy 
C)  hygenic 
D)  intelligent

Question 14

Which of the following reflects one of the ways that the nonverbal code vocalics differs from the nonverbal code physical appearance?

Accepted Answer

A)  The nonverbal code vocalics is rarely used while the nonverbal code physical appearance is often used. 
B)  The nonverbal code vocalics is used in prescribed ways while the nonverbal code physical appearance is used in unpredictable ways. 
C)  The nonverbal code vocalics displays a wide range of variation while the nonverbal code physical appearance is often fixed and difficult to change. 
D)  The nonverbal code vocalics conveys deep meaning while the nonverbal code physical appearance conveys superficial meaning. 
A)  The nonverbal code vocalics is rarely used while the nonverbal code physical appearance is often used. 
B)  The nonverbal code vocalics is used in prescribed ways while the nonverbal code physical appearance is used in unpredictable ways. 
C)  The nonverbal code vocalics displays a wide range of variation while the nonverbal code physical appearance is often fixed and difficult to change. 
D)  The nonverbal code vocalics conveys deep meaning while the nonverbal code physical appearance conveys superficial meaning.

Question 15

The environmental code is much more about acquiring culturally relevant reactions to a space rather than about shaping the communicative content of the space itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What is the relationship between the compelling nonverbal messages conveyed by an attractive or charismatic person and our ability to evaluate that person's overall message?

Accepted Answer

A)  We tend to listen more attentively and discerningly to person we perceive to be attractive or charismatic. 
B)  We tend to be distracted by a person we perceive to be attractive or charismatic and listen less attentively and discerningly. 
C)  We tend to associate honesty and integrity with the messages of a person we perceive to be attractive or charismatic. 
D)  We tend to associate dishonesty and a lack of integrity with the messages of a person we perceive to be attractive or charismatic. 
A)  We tend to listen more attentively and discerningly to person we perceive to be attractive or charismatic. 
B)  We tend to be distracted by a person we perceive to be attractive or charismatic and listen less attentively and discerningly. 
C)  We tend to associate honesty and integrity with the messages of a person we perceive to be attractive or charismatic. 
D)  We tend to associate dishonesty and a lack of integrity with the messages of a person we perceive to be attractive or charismatic.

Question 17

The ______ that nonverbal messages have in each of our own lives, and also in our shared human history, make them more likely to be believed.

Accepted Answer

A)  priority 
B)  role 
C)  dominance 
D)  primacy 
A)  priority 
B)  role 
C)  dominance 
D)  primacy

Question 18

In communication interactions, the burden of ethical responsibility lies with the person who is manipulatived by the nonverbal messages they receive from the sender.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Depending upon the ______, some nonverbal codes may have greater potential for successfully sending a message than other codes.

Accepted Answer

A)  culture in which your interaction with another person is occurring 
B)  context in which your interaction with another person is occurring 
C)  the number of codes used in the interaction with another person 
D)  the quality of the codes used in the interaction with another person 
A)  culture in which your interaction with another person is occurring 
B)  context in which your interaction with another person is occurring 
C)  the number of codes used in the interaction with another person 
D)  the quality of the codes used in the interaction with another person

Question 20

The environmental code is much more about ______ a space rather than about shaping the communicative content of the space itself.

Accepted Answer

A)  acquiring culturally relevant reactions to 
B)  acquiring personal artifacts in 
C)  accenting the architectural decor of 
D)  accepting the inherent limits within 
A)  acquiring culturally relevant reactions to 
B)  acquiring personal artifacts in 
C)  accenting the architectural decor of 
D)  accepting the inherent limits within

The nonverbal code kinesics is comprised of motion-based behaviors.

Nonverbal communication can be defined as "any communicative characteristic or behavior that intentionally or unintentionally conveys a message through nonverbal cues in conjunction with verbal language."

Differentiate nonverbal and verbal messages. How are they similar? How do they differ?

Our eyes are extremely effective tools for the observation of both proximal and distal nonverbal messages.

When compared with other codes, kinesics ______.

Differentiate between proxemics and haptics, indicating their similarities and differences.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about kinesics?

Our perceptions of our ______ are influenced by our assumptions about the meaning of specific nonverbal codes.

How are verbal and nonverbal messaging similar?

In North America, cultural norms dictate that we should try limit body odors to communicate that we are ______.

Which of the following reflects one of the ways that the nonverbal code vocalics differs from the nonverbal code physical appearance?

The environmental code is much more about acquiring culturally relevant reactions to a space rather than about shaping the communicative content of the space itself.

What is the relationship between the compelling nonverbal messages conveyed by an attractive or charismatic person and our ability to evaluate that person's overall message?

The ______ that nonverbal messages have in each of our own lives, and also in our shared human history, make them more likely to be believed.

In communication interactions, the burden of ethical responsibility lies with the person who is manipulatived by the nonverbal messages they receive from the sender.

Depending upon the ______, some nonverbal codes may have greater potential for successfully sending a message than other codes.

The environmental code is much more about ______ a space rather than about shaping the communicative content of the space itself.

Nonverbal Communication Origins

Nonverbal Communication Features

Identity and the Nonverbal Codes

Kinesics: Engaging Motion and Gestures

Proxemics: Engaging Personal Space and Interpersonal Distance

Haptics: Engaging Physical Contact and Touch

Oculesics: Engaging Gaze and Other Eye Behaviors

Vocalics: Engaging the Voice and Other Vocalizations

Physical Appearance: Engaging Identity and Physical Features

Environmental Elements: Engaging Fixed and Semi-Fixed Features

Chronemics and Olfactics: Codes of Time and Scent

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Exam 12: Nonverbal Communication: Moving Forward

The nonverbal code kinesics is comprised of motion-based behaviors.

Nonverbal communication can be defined as "any communicative characteristic or behavior that intentionally or unintentionally conveys a message through nonverbal cues in conjunction with verbal language."

Differentiate nonverbal and verbal messages. How are they similar? How do they differ?

Our eyes are extremely effective tools for the observation of both proximal and distal nonverbal messages.

When compared with other codes, kinesics ______.

Differentiate between proxemics and haptics, indicating their similarities and differences.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about kinesics?

Our perceptions of our ______ are influenced by our assumptions about the meaning of specific nonverbal codes.

How are verbal and nonverbal messaging similar?

In North America, cultural norms dictate that we should try limit body odors to communicate that we are ______.

Which of the following reflects one of the ways that the nonverbal code vocalics differs from the nonverbal code physical appearance?

The environmental code is much more about acquiring culturally relevant reactions to a space rather than about shaping the communicative content of the space itself.

What is the relationship between the compelling nonverbal messages conveyed by an attractive or charismatic person and our ability to evaluate that person's overall message?

The ______ that nonverbal messages have in each of our own lives, and also in our shared human history, make them more likely to be believed.

In communication interactions, the burden of ethical responsibility lies with the person who is manipulatived by the nonverbal messages they receive from the sender.

Depending upon the ______, some nonverbal codes may have greater potential for successfully sending a message than other codes.

The environmental code is much more about ______ a space rather than about shaping the communicative content of the space itself.

Nonverbal Communication Origins

Nonverbal Communication Features

Identity and the Nonverbal Codes

Kinesics: Engaging Motion and Gestures

Proxemics: Engaging Personal Space and Interpersonal Distance

Haptics: Engaging Physical Contact and Touch

Oculesics: Engaging Gaze and Other Eye Behaviors

Vocalics: Engaging the Voice and Other Vocalizations

Physical Appearance: Engaging Identity and Physical Features

Environmental Elements: Engaging Fixed and Semi-Fixed Features

Chronemics and Olfactics: Codes of Time and Scent

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