Exam 9: Verbal and Nonverbal Communication

___________ is/are communication that is verbal, but wordless.

"I felt taken for granted when you were late for dinner three times this week." This statement includes a behavioral description and a(n) ________ description.

Touch is often used by a communicator to help

"Andrea is always late!" This statement is an example of ________ language.

Austin had a graduate school interview planned for March, and his mother asked whether he planned on removing his facial piercings. He replied, "Oh, Mom, they will accept me or not accept me based on my credentials, not my looks." What does Austin's mom know that he doesn't?

________ context communication relies on clear concrete and explicit language.

In Chinese and Native American cultures, __________ is valued over talk.

_________ occurs when we blame someone else for our own feelings.

Two types of abstract language include ________ language and ________ language.

________ communication is similar to the low context communication preferred by Americans.

According to Tannen's (1986) research on male and female communication patterns, men see the world in a(n) _________ way and women see the world in a(n) ________ way.

Using phrases such as "I'm worried that…" or "I'm wondering if…" before stating a consequence transmits the gravity of our concerns, but in a way that is ______ threatening to the receiver.

A world view that focuses on "getting ahead" will rely on _________ communication whereas a world view focusing on equality will rely on ______ communication.

After his dog used the carpet for a restroom, Jake screamed, "You make me so mad!" This is an example of the

Joe, a Native American college student, rarely speaks in class, and when he does, says very little. Although the other students think Joe is unintelligent, his professor knows better. She suspects his limited verbal expression is because his culture emphasizes _______ communication.

Individuals communicating from a Western perspective prefer ______ context communication.

Abstract language is often conceptualized as a(n) ________, with highly abstract language at the top and increasingly more specific language on the lower levels.

Compared to cultures low in contact, cultures high in contact tend to be

Males consider it _________ appropriate to ask for help as compared to females (Tannen, 1990).

Phrases that typify direct communication, such as "Don't beat around the bush," are characteristic of ________ context cultures.