Question 1

Compare and contrast (do both)verbal and nonverbal codes;how are they similar and different?

Accepted Answer

By comparing and contrasting the human verbal and nonverbal code,many linguists have concluded that verbal language evolved from its nonlinguistic predecessor.A key distinction between the two is that the verbal language system is based primarily on symbols,whereas the nonverbal system is signal based.Another difference between the verbal and nonverbal code is that the nonverbal signal system is much more restrictive in sending capacity than the verbal code.For example,it is virtually impossible to communicate about the past or future through nonverbal communication.All verbal languages have a formal set of sounds,syntax,and semantics.The degree of formality of verbal language is not found in the nonverbal code,however.No formalized alphabet exists for nonverbal codes.Although there are rules governing the use of nonverbal communication,a formal grammar or syntax does not exist.

Question 2

Researchers believe that some facial expressions of emotion are universal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which of the following countries is considered low contact?

Accepted Answer

A) United States 
B) England 
C) France 
D) Puerto Rico 
A) United States 
B) England 
C) France 
D) Puerto Rico B

Question 4

The United States is regarded as a high-contact culture,whereas many Asian countries are considered moderate-contact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following channels of nonverbal communication has the highest sending capacity?

Accepted Answer

A) Affect displays 
B) Haptics 
C) Proxemics 
D) Illustrators 
A) Affect displays 
B) Haptics 
C) Proxemics 
D) Illustrators

Question 6

Privacy in densely populated locations is often accomplished affectively rather than physiologically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following terms refers to the study of communication with the voice,including vocal characteristics such as volume,pitch,and rate,to send messages?

Accepted Answer

A) Paralanguage 
B) Haptics 
C) Proxemics 
D) Kinesics 
A) Paralanguage 
B) Haptics 
C) Proxemics 
D) Kinesics

Question 8

In high context and collectivistic cultures,nonverbal greeting rituals often differ according to

Accepted Answer

A) one's social status. 
B) perceptions of smell and haptics. 
C) the perception and use of gestures. 
D) violations of expectancies. 
A) one's social status. 
B) perceptions of smell and haptics. 
C) the perception and use of gestures. 
D) violations of expectancies.

Question 9

Which of the following terms refers to the study of communication with the body,including the use of hands,arms,legs,and face,to send messages?

Accepted Answer

A) Paralanguage 
B) Haptics 
C) Proxemics 
D) Kinesics 
A) Paralanguage 
B) Haptics 
C) Proxemics 
D) Kinesics

Question 10

Persons in large power distance cultures are generally less aware of their vocalics (e.g.,volume,intensity)than are persons in small power distance cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A key distinction between the verbal and nonverbal systems of communication is that

Accepted Answer

A) animals do not possess a verbal system of communication. 
B) the verbal system is based on haptics,whereas the nonverbal system is based on kinesics. 
C) the verbal system is based on symbols,whereas the nonverbal systems is signal based. 
D) the verbal system regulates communication,whereas the nonverbal system complements communication. 
A) animals do not possess a verbal system of communication. 
B) the verbal system is based on haptics,whereas the nonverbal system is based on kinesics. 
C) the verbal system is based on symbols,whereas the nonverbal systems is signal based. 
D) the verbal system regulates communication,whereas the nonverbal system complements communication.

Question 12

Some of the finest perfumes in the world contain olfactory hints of

Accepted Answer

A) sweat. 
B) hair. 
C) vomit. 
D) urine. 
A) sweat. 
B) hair. 
C) vomit. 
D) urine.

Question 13

Which of the following channels of nonverbal communication is regarded as the most primitive form of communication?

Accepted Answer

A) Affect displays 
B) Haptics 
C) Proxemics 
D) Illustrators 
A) Affect displays 
B) Haptics 
C) Proxemics 
D) Illustrators

Question 14

Emblems are primarily

Accepted Answer

A) vocal characteristics of volume and pitch. 
B) perceptions of smell. 
C) hand gestures that have a direct verbal translation. 
D) dress artifacts. 
A) vocal characteristics of volume and pitch. 
B) perceptions of smell. 
C) hand gestures that have a direct verbal translation. 
D) dress artifacts.

Question 15

Proxemics includes the study of gestures,hand and arm movements,leg movements,facial expressions,eye gaze and blinking,and stance or posture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Define kinesics and provide examples of kinesic behavior across cultures.

Accepted Answer

Kinesic behavior or body movement includ

Question 17

Defend or refute the idea that persons of different races "all look alike."

Accepted Answer

Legal scholars have expressed a concern

Question 18

Some languages,called tonal languages,rely on vocalized tones to communicate meaning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Persons in collectivist cultures are more sensitive to olfactics than persons in individualistic cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following channels of nonverbal communication is regarded as universal across cultures?

Accepted Answer

A) Affect displays 
B) Haptics 
C) Proxemics 
D) Illustrators 
A) Affect displays 
B) Haptics 
C) Proxemics 
D) Illustrators

Compare and contrast (do both)verbal and nonverbal codes;how are they similar and different?

Researchers believe that some facial expressions of emotion are universal.

Which of the following countries is considered low contact?

The United States is regarded as a high-contact culture,whereas many Asian countries are considered moderate-contact.

Which of the following channels of nonverbal communication has the highest sending capacity?

Privacy in densely populated locations is often accomplished affectively rather than physiologically.

Which of the following terms refers to the study of communication with the voice,including vocal characteristics such as volume,pitch,and rate,to send messages?

In high context and collectivistic cultures,nonverbal greeting rituals often differ according to

Which of the following terms refers to the study of communication with the body,including the use of hands,arms,legs,and face,to send messages?

Persons in large power distance cultures are generally less aware of their vocalics (e.g.,volume,intensity)than are persons in small power distance cultures.

A key distinction between the verbal and nonverbal systems of communication is that

Some of the finest perfumes in the world contain olfactory hints of

Which of the following channels of nonverbal communication is regarded as the most primitive form of communication?

Emblems are primarily

Proxemics includes the study of gestures,hand and arm movements,leg movements,facial expressions,eye gaze and blinking,and stance or posture.

Define kinesics and provide examples of kinesic behavior across cultures.

Defend or refute the idea that persons of different races "all look alike."

Some languages,called tonal languages,rely on vocalized tones to communicate meaning.

Persons in collectivist cultures are more sensitive to olfactics than persons in individualistic cultures.

Which of the following channels of nonverbal communication is regarded as universal across cultures?

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Exam 8: The Nonverbal Code

Compare and contrast (do both)verbal and nonverbal codes;how are they similar and different?

Researchers believe that some facial expressions of emotion are universal.

Which of the following countries is considered low contact?

The United States is regarded as a high-contact culture,whereas many Asian countries are considered moderate-contact.

Which of the following channels of nonverbal communication has the highest sending capacity?

Privacy in densely populated locations is often accomplished affectively rather than physiologically.

Which of the following terms refers to the study of communication with the voice,including vocal characteristics such as volume,pitch,and rate,to send messages?

In high context and collectivistic cultures,nonverbal greeting rituals often differ according to

Which of the following terms refers to the study of communication with the body,including the use of hands,arms,legs,and face,to send messages?

Persons in large power distance cultures are generally less aware of their vocalics (e.g.,volume,intensity)than are persons in small power distance cultures.

A key distinction between the verbal and nonverbal systems of communication is that

Some of the finest perfumes in the world contain olfactory hints of

Which of the following channels of nonverbal communication is regarded as the most primitive form of communication?

Emblems are primarily

Proxemics includes the study of gestures,hand and arm movements,leg movements,facial expressions,eye gaze and blinking,and stance or posture.

Define kinesics and provide examples of kinesic behavior across cultures.

Defend or refute the idea that persons of different races "all look alike."

Some languages,called tonal languages,rely on vocalized tones to communicate meaning.

Persons in collectivist cultures are more sensitive to olfactics than persons in individualistic cultures.

Which of the following channels of nonverbal communication is regarded as universal across cultures?

The Necessity of Intercultural Communication

The Cultural Context

The Microcultural Context

The Environmental Context

The Perceptual Context

The Sociorelational Context

The Verbal Code: Human Language

Developing Intercultural Relationships

Intercultural Conflict

Intercultural Communication in Organizations

Acculturation, Culture Shock, and Intercultural Competence

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