Question 1

Research shows that olfactory cues play a role in mate selection. Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men prefer women who smell like themselves. 
B)  Women with more attractive faces smell better to men. 
C)  Men's facial attractiveness is unrelated to how they smell. 
D)  All of the above statements are false. 
A)  Men prefer women who smell like themselves. 
B)  Women with more attractive faces smell better to men. 
C)  Men's facial attractiveness is unrelated to how they smell. 
D)  All of the above statements are false.

Question 2

Which of the following pairs of nonverbal channels is particularly useful in communicating emotion?

Accepted Answer

A)  facial expression and vocal behaviors 
B)  eye contact and hand gesturing 
C)  body movement and eye contact 
D)  vocal behaviors and body movement 
A)  facial expression and vocal behaviors 
B)  eye contact and hand gesturing 
C)  body movement and eye contact 
D)  vocal behaviors and body movement

Question 3

Choose two of the following forms of gesticulation and describe each, using concrete examples: emblems, illustrators, regulators, affect displays, adaptors.

Accepted Answer

Emblems are specific hand gestures or mo

Question 4

Most Hispanic, southern European, and Middle Eastern cultures are classified as low-contact cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to the text, the face is used primarily to communicate all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  identity 
B)  emotion 
C)  attractiveness 
D)  intellect 
A)  identity 
B)  emotion 
C)  attractiveness 
D)  intellect

Question 6

Several of the nonverbal channels we've discussed are heavily influenced by culture. Using specific examples when possible, pick at least three different nonverbal channels and highlight how expectations for appropriate nonverbal behavior vary from culture to culture. Next, discuss how these differences are likely to impact interactions. Finally, propose at least two ideas for how people communicating with individuals from other cultures might be able to potentially avoid embarrassing or offensive situations.

Accepted Answer

Several nonverbal channels that are heav

Question 7

Your textbook identifies several ways that speakers can use nonverbal communication to increase the persuasiveness of their statements. Which of the following nonverbal behaviors is not in line with these prescriptions?

Accepted Answer

A)  speaking softly, slowly, and calmly 
B)  matching someone else's nonverbal behavior 
C)  casually touching someone on the arm 
D)  maintaining eye contact with someone while speaking 
A)  speaking softly, slowly, and calmly 
B)  matching someone else's nonverbal behavior 
C)  casually touching someone on the arm 
D)  maintaining eye contact with someone while speaking

Question 8

Why do people tend to believe nonverbal messages even when they contradict verbal messages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonverbal behaviors are completely involuntary and reflect people's true states. 
B)  People will only attempt to control their nonverbal behavior when they are lying. 
C)  It is harder for most people to control their nonverbal communication than their verbal communication. 
D)  All of these are true. 
A)  Nonverbal behaviors are completely involuntary and reflect people's true states. 
B)  People will only attempt to control their nonverbal behavior when they are lying. 
C)  It is harder for most people to control their nonverbal communication than their verbal communication. 
D)  All of these are true.

Question 9

Which of the following statements about facial or vocal expressions of emotions is factually incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Infants are unable to respond to pleasant stimuli before they are 12 months old. 
B)  Facial expressions of emotion are fairly consistent across cultures. 
C)  Disgust, boredom, and grief are typically accompanied by a lower vocal pitch. 
D)  People tend to speak faster when they are scared. 
A)  Infants are unable to respond to pleasant stimuli before they are 12 months old. 
B)  Facial expressions of emotion are fairly consistent across cultures. 
C)  Disgust, boredom, and grief are typically accompanied by a lower vocal pitch. 
D)  People tend to speak faster when they are scared.

Question 10

Which of the following items was not identified in your textbook as a demographic characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A)  age 
B)  ethnic background 
C)  sexual orientation 
D)  socioeconomic status 
A)  age 
B)  ethnic background 
C)  sexual orientation 
D)  socioeconomic status

Research shows that olfactory cues play a role in mate selection. Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following pairs of nonverbal channels is particularly useful in communicating emotion?

Choose two of the following forms of gesticulation and describe each, using concrete examples: emblems, illustrators, regulators, affect displays, adaptors.

Most Hispanic, southern European, and Middle Eastern cultures are classified as low-contact cultures.

According to the text, the face is used primarily to communicate all of the following except:

Your textbook identifies several ways that speakers can use nonverbal communication to increase the persuasiveness of their statements. Which of the following nonverbal behaviors is not in line with these prescriptions?

Why do people tend to believe nonverbal messages even when they contradict verbal messages?

Which of the following statements about facial or vocal expressions of emotions is factually incorrect?

Which of the following items was not identified in your textbook as a demographic characteristic?

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Exam 6: Nonverbal Communication

Research shows that olfactory cues play a role in mate selection. Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following pairs of nonverbal channels is particularly useful in communicating emotion?

Choose two of the following forms of gesticulation and describe each, using concrete examples: emblems, illustrators, regulators, affect displays, adaptors.

Most Hispanic, southern European, and Middle Eastern cultures are classified as low-contact cultures.

According to the text, the face is used primarily to communicate all of the following except:

Your textbook identifies several ways that speakers can use nonverbal communication to increase the persuasiveness of their statements. Which of the following nonverbal behaviors is not in line with these prescriptions?

Why do people tend to believe nonverbal messages even when they contradict verbal messages?

Which of the following statements about facial or vocal expressions of emotions is factually incorrect?

Which of the following items was not identified in your textbook as a demographic characteristic?

About Communication

Culture and Gender

Communication and the Self

Interpersonal Perception

Language

Listening

Social and Personal Relationships

Family and Intimate Relationships

Conflict and Power

Interpersonal Deception

Emotion

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