Question 1

When you indicate by the space between your hands how large a fish you caught,you are using

Accepted Answer

A)  an illustrator. 
B)  an adaptor. 
C)  a regulator. 
D)  an effect display. 
A)  an illustrator. 
B)  an adaptor. 
C)  a regulator. 
D)  an effect display.

Question 2

When you are around other people who are laughing,you are likely to begin laughing yourself.This is explained by which of the following theories?

Accepted Answer

A)  expectancy violation theory 
B)  adaptational synchrony 
C)  emotional contagion theory 
D)  adaptation theory 
A)  expectancy violation theory 
B)  adaptational synchrony 
C)  emotional contagion theory 
D)  adaptation theory

Question 3

Match the codes of nonverbal communication below with the definitions.
-Influences perceptions of credibility and attraction.

Accepted Answer

A) Movements and Gestures 
B) Eye Contact 
C) Facial Expressions 
D) Vocal Cues 
E) Personal Space
F)Territory
G)Touch
H)Appearance 
A) Movements and Gestures 
B) Eye Contact 
C) Facial Expressions 
D) Vocal Cues 
E) Personal Space
F)Territory
G)Touch
H)Appearance

Question 4

Saying that nonverbal messages are often ambiguous means that

Accepted Answer

A)  nonverbal messages do not have a specific beginning and an end. 
B)  we perceive nonverbal messages from a variety of sources. 
C)  the meaning of the nonverbal message may be known only to the person displaying it. 
D)  there is no cross-cultural dictionary of nonverbal meaning. 
A)  nonverbal messages do not have a specific beginning and an end. 
B)  we perceive nonverbal messages from a variety of sources. 
C)  the meaning of the nonverbal message may be known only to the person displaying it. 
D)  there is no cross-cultural dictionary of nonverbal meaning.

Question 5

Nonverbal cues that communicate liking and pleasure are ________ cues.

Accepted Answer

A)  arousal 
B)  dominance 
C)  immediacy 
D)  intimacy 
A)  arousal 
B)  dominance 
C)  immediacy 
D)  intimacy

Question 6

Which function of eye contact signals when we want to talk and when we don't want to talk?

Accepted Answer

A)  the regulatory function 
B)  the monitoring function 
C)  the expressive function 
D)  the cognitive function 
A)  the regulatory function 
B)  the monitoring function 
C)  the expressive function 
D)  the cognitive function

Question 7

The regulatory function of eye contact serves what purpose in interpersonal interaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  It signals when we want to talk and when we don't want to talk. 
B)  It reveals our emotions. 
C)  It provides information about the behaviour of others. 
D)  It provides information about the thought processes of others. 
A)  It signals when we want to talk and when we don't want to talk. 
B)  It reveals our emotions. 
C)  It provides information about the behaviour of others. 
D)  It provides information about the thought processes of others.

Question 8

Explain two of the four challenges that a person faces when trying to interpret nonverbal messages.
There are only three challenges listed in the text.There's reference to multichannelled on page 184.Will have DE confirm with author.
My guess is that multichannelled was one of the four challenges in a previous edition of the book,and that the inclusion of "multichannelled" on page 184 is something that should have been deleted,but got missed.There's no discussion of what "multichannelled" means anywhere in the text.

Accepted Answer

* Nonverbal messages are often ambiguous

Question 9

The expressive function of the eyes serves what purpose?

Accepted Answer

A)  It gives information about another person's thought processes. 
B)  It gives information about another person's desire to talk. 
C)  It gives information about one's emotional state. 
D)  It gives information about one's behaviour. 
A)  It gives information about another person's thought processes. 
B)  It gives information about another person's desire to talk. 
C)  It gives information about one's emotional state. 
D)  It gives information about one's behaviour.

Question 10

The use of eye contact to receive feedback from others is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive function. 
B)  monitoring function. 
C)  regulatory function. 
D)  expressive function. 
A)  cognitive function. 
B)  monitoring function. 
C)  regulatory function. 
D)  expressive function.

Question 11

What perceptions do we generally have of attractive people?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are no generally held perceptions of attractive people. 
B)  Attractive people have more status in intimate and social contexts; less attractive people have more status in personal and public contexts. 
C)  Attractive people have a more difficult time being persuasive than less attractive people. 
D)  Attractive people are perceived as more credible, happier, popular, sociable, and prosperous than less attractive people. 
A)  There are no generally held perceptions of attractive people. 
B)  Attractive people have more status in intimate and social contexts; less attractive people have more status in personal and public contexts. 
C)  Attractive people have a more difficult time being persuasive than less attractive people. 
D)  Attractive people are perceived as more credible, happier, popular, sociable, and prosperous than less attractive people.

Question 12

Arousal communicates

Accepted Answer

A)  status and power. 
B)  active interest and emotional involvement. 
C)  liking and pleasure. 
D)  closeness and power. 
A)  status and power. 
B)  active interest and emotional involvement. 
C)  liking and pleasure. 
D)  closeness and power.

Question 13

To accurately interpret facial expressions,it helps to

Accepted Answer

A)  know the person well 
B)  know the person well, see the entire face and have plenty of time to watch it, and understand the context 
C)  see the person's entire face and understand the context 
D)  understand the context of an emotion and have time to watch the person's face 
A)  know the person well 
B)  know the person well, see the entire face and have plenty of time to watch it, and understand the context 
C)  see the person's entire face and understand the context 
D)  understand the context of an emotion and have time to watch the person's face

Question 14

How does understanding the concepts of immediacy,arousal,and dominance help us understand how our nonverbal cues are interpreted?

Accepted Answer

* Immediacy cues increase our sensory aw

Question 15

The more intimate a relationship,the more we depend on the nonverbal cues of our partners.This illustrates which of the qualities of nonverbal communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonverbal communication is the primary way we communicate feelings and attitudes. 
B)  Nonverbal communication plays a major role in interpersonal relationships. 
C)  Nonverbal messages are usually more believable than verbal messages. 
D)  Nonverbal messages are continuous. 
A)  Nonverbal communication is the primary way we communicate feelings and attitudes. 
B)  Nonverbal communication plays a major role in interpersonal relationships. 
C)  Nonverbal messages are usually more believable than verbal messages. 
D)  Nonverbal messages are continuous.

Question 16

When we interact,on what do we base our feelings and emotional responses?

Accepted Answer

A)  on what the other person says 
B)  on what the other person means 
C)  on what the other person does 
D)  on what the perception check conveys 
A)  on what the other person says 
B)  on what the other person means 
C)  on what the other person does 
D)  on what the perception check conveys

Question 17

According to Mehrabian,what are the three dimensions along which we interpret nonverbal cues? Define and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

1.Immediacy: Cues that communicate likin

Question 18

Identify the role that each of the four spatial zones identified by Hall plays in interpersonal relationships.

Accepted Answer

* Allowing someone into your intimate zo

Question 19

When you express your ideas,it is primarily your ________________ that communicates your level of intimacy with others.

Accepted Answer

A)  facial expression 
B)  posture 
C)  eye contact 
D)  voice 
A)  facial expression 
B)  posture 
C)  eye contact 
D)  voice

Question 20

The secret handshake you and your childhood friends used is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  an illustrator. 
B)  an emblem. 
C)  an affect display. 
D)  a regulator. 
A)  an illustrator. 
B)  an emblem. 
C)  an affect display. 
D)  a regulator.

When you indicate by the space between your hands how large a fish you caught,you are using

When you are around other people who are laughing,you are likely to begin laughing yourself.This is explained by which of the following theories?

Match the codes of nonverbal communication below with the definitions. -Influences perceptions of credibility and attraction.

Saying that nonverbal messages are often ambiguous means that

Nonverbal cues that communicate liking and pleasure are ________ cues.

Which function of eye contact signals when we want to talk and when we don't want to talk?

The regulatory function of eye contact serves what purpose in interpersonal interaction?

The expressive function of the eyes serves what purpose?

The use of eye contact to receive feedback from others is a(n)

What perceptions do we generally have of attractive people?

Arousal communicates

To accurately interpret facial expressions,it helps to

How does understanding the concepts of immediacy,arousal,and dominance help us understand how our nonverbal cues are interpreted?

The more intimate a relationship,the more we depend on the nonverbal cues of our partners.This illustrates which of the qualities of nonverbal communication?

When we interact,on what do we base our feelings and emotional responses?

According to Mehrabian,what are the three dimensions along which we interpret nonverbal cues? Define and give an example of each.

Identify the role that each of the four spatial zones identified by Hall plays in interpersonal relationships.

When you express your ideas,it is primarily your ________________ that communicates your level of intimacy with others.

The secret handshake you and your childhood friends used is an example of

Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication and Self

Interpersonal Communication and Perception

Interpersonal Communication and Diversity: Adapting to Others

Listening and Responding Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Conflict Management Skills

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

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Interpersonal Relationships at Home and at Work

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Exam 7: Nonverbal Communication Skills

When you indicate by the space between your hands how large a fish you caught,you are using

When you are around other people who are laughing,you are likely to begin laughing yourself.This is explained by which of the following theories?

Match the codes of nonverbal communication below with the definitions. -Influences perceptions of credibility and attraction.

Saying that nonverbal messages are often ambiguous means that

Nonverbal cues that communicate liking and pleasure are ________ cues.

Which function of eye contact signals when we want to talk and when we don't want to talk?

The regulatory function of eye contact serves what purpose in interpersonal interaction?

The expressive function of the eyes serves what purpose?

The use of eye contact to receive feedback from others is a(n)

What perceptions do we generally have of attractive people?

Arousal communicates

To accurately interpret facial expressions,it helps to

How does understanding the concepts of immediacy,arousal,and dominance help us understand how our nonverbal cues are interpreted?

The more intimate a relationship,the more we depend on the nonverbal cues of our partners.This illustrates which of the qualities of nonverbal communication?

When we interact,on what do we base our feelings and emotional responses?

According to Mehrabian,what are the three dimensions along which we interpret nonverbal cues? Define and give an example of each.

Identify the role that each of the four spatial zones identified by Hall plays in interpersonal relationships.

When you express your ideas,it is primarily your ________________ that communicates your level of intimacy with others.

The secret handshake you and your childhood friends used is an example of

Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication and Self

Interpersonal Communication and Perception

Interpersonal Communication and Diversity: Adapting to Others

Listening and Responding Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Conflict Management Skills

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Managing Relationship Challenges

Interpersonal Relationships at Home and at Work

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