Exam 6: Nonverbal Communication

Which aspect of facial attractiveness refers to the relative size of facial features, such as the nose or ears?

When people get excited or aroused, what usually happens to their voice?

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

Think about the layout of your home. What do the objects, colors, decorations, and furnishings in your home say about you? In a brief essay, walk through your home and describe important items that "say" something about the image of you they reflect. Make sure to incorporate ideas and concepts about artifacts and space from the class and/or text.

Rick's manager, Susan, called him into her office one afternoon to discuss his annual evaluation. As soon as Rick sat down, Susan said, "Rick, your performance is unacceptable and I'm going to have to let you go." After a moment of silence, Susan grinned and winked at Rick, and he knew she was joking. Susan used nonverbal communication to

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

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

Arousal is an increase in energy.

Which of the following vocal behaviors is a dimension of nonverbal communication?

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.