Question 1

If you hold your index finger to your closed lips so that the person seated next to you stops talking, which kinesic behavior are you using?

Accepted Answer

A)  gesture 
B)  illustrator 
C)  regulator 
D)  emblem 
A)  gesture 
B)  illustrator 
C)  regulator 
D)  emblem

Question 2

Describe the five functions of nonverbal behaviors and provide examples of each function.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should address the

Question 3

"Nonverbal communication" refers to all nonverbal actions we perform.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the relationship between power and nonverbal communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are unrelated. 
B)  Powerful people tend to set the norms for artifacts. 
C)  Nonverbal communication tends to be very consistent across cultures. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  They are unrelated. 
B)  Powerful people tend to set the norms for artifacts. 
C)  Nonverbal communication tends to be very consistent across cultures. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 5

_____ are the sounds we utter that do not have the structure of language.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rhythms 
B)  Noises 
C)  Vocalizations 
D)  Proxemics 
A)  Rhythms 
B)  Noises 
C)  Vocalizations 
D)  Proxemics

Question 6

In cross-sex interactions, women are more likely to initiate touch than men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Personal distance ranges from _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  0 to 18 inches 
B)  18 inches to 4 feet 
C)  4 to 12 feet 
D)  12 to 25 feet 
A)  0 to 18 inches 
B)  18 inches to 4 feet 
C)  4 to 12 feet 
D)  12 to 25 feet

Question 8

Gestures we use to manage our emotions are called adaptors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Nonverbal communication can be difficult to interpret because it is multi-channeled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

This is an example of an) _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of This is an example of an) _____....

Question 11

Paralinguistics includes the examination of various vocal qualities, which includes all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  speed. 
B)  pitch. 
C)  rhythm. 
D)  fillers such as "uh." 
A)  speed. 
B)  pitch. 
C)  rhythm. 
D)  fillers such as "uh."

Question 12

Which function of nonverbal behavior is she displaying?

Accepted Answer

A)  communicating information 
B)  regulating interaction 
C)  expressing and managing intimacy 
D)  social control 
E)  service-task functions 
A)  communicating information 
B)  regulating interaction 
C)  expressing and managing intimacy 
D)  social control 
E)  service-task functions

Question 13

Prejudice may be communicated nonverbally through all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  not looking at people when they talk. 
B)  refusing to touch their skin. 
C)  giving another person an excessively wide berth while sharing a sidewalk. 
D)  making someone wait when you are busy. 
A)  not looking at people when they talk. 
B)  refusing to touch their skin. 
C)  giving another person an excessively wide berth while sharing a sidewalk. 
D)  making someone wait when you are busy.

Question 14

A public speaking teacher who writes comments that the speaker speaks too quickly and with a flat voice is paying attention to vocalizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All of the following facial expressions are thought to be the same across cultures EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  happiness. 
B)  calmness. 
C)  anger. 
D)  fear. 
E)  sadness. 
A)  happiness. 
B)  calmness. 
C)  anger. 
D)  fear. 
E)  sadness.

Question 16

When a child tugs on her parent's shirt to get the parent's attention, the child is using what type of touch?

Accepted Answer

A)  functional touch 
B)  social-polite touch 
C)  love-intimate touch 
D)  demand touch 
A)  functional touch 
B)  social-polite touch 
C)  love-intimate touch 
D)  demand touch

Question 17

An employer who bullies his/her employee by patronizing, yelling frequently, and touching inappropriately reflects _____ nonverbal communication.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethical 
B)  unethical 
C)  contradictory 
D)  sufficing 
A)  ethical 
B)  unethical 
C)  contradictory 
D)  sufficing

Question 18

Space between interactants may communicate intimacy or power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Be sure to address the role of identity and status in your answer.

Accepted Answer

Identity and status play a significant r

Question 20

Be sure to include specific examples of behaviors that could be interpreted as prejudicial.

Accepted Answer

Prejudicial behaviors are actions or att

If you hold your index finger to your closed lips so that the person seated next to you stops talking, which kinesic behavior are you using?

Describe the five functions of nonverbal behaviors and provide examples of each function.

"Nonverbal communication" refers to all nonverbal actions we perform.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the relationship between power and nonverbal communication?

_____ are the sounds we utter that do not have the structure of language.

In cross-sex interactions, women are more likely to initiate touch than men.

Personal distance ranges from _____.

Gestures we use to manage our emotions are called adaptors.

Nonverbal communication can be difficult to interpret because it is multi-channeled.

This is an example of an) _____.

Paralinguistics includes the examination of various vocal qualities, which includes all of the following EXCEPT

Which function of nonverbal behavior is she displaying?

Prejudice may be communicated nonverbally through all of the following EXCEPT

A public speaking teacher who writes comments that the speaker speaks too quickly and with a flat voice is paying attention to vocalizations.

All of the following facial expressions are thought to be the same across cultures EXCEPT

When a child tugs on her parent's shirt to get the parent's attention, the child is using what type of touch?

An employer who bullies his/her employee by patronizing, yelling frequently, and touching inappropriately reflects _____ nonverbal communication.

Space between interactants may communicate intimacy or power.

Be sure to address the role of identity and status in your answer.

Be sure to include specific examples of behaviors that could be interpreted as prejudicial.

Introduction to Human Communication

Perspectives on Human Communication

Communicating Identities

Communicating, Perceiving, and Understanding

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Listening and Responding

Communicating Across Cultures

Communicating in Close Relationships

Small Group Communication

Communicating in Organizations

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Exam 6: Nonverbal Communication

If you hold your index finger to your closed lips so that the person seated next to you stops talking, which kinesic behavior are you using?

Describe the five functions of nonverbal behaviors and provide examples of each function.

"Nonverbal communication" refers to all nonverbal actions we perform.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the relationship between power and nonverbal communication?

_____ are the sounds we utter that do not have the structure of language.

In cross-sex interactions, women are more likely to initiate touch than men.

Personal distance ranges from _____.

Gestures we use to manage our emotions are called adaptors.

Nonverbal communication can be difficult to interpret because it is multi-channeled.

This is an example of an) _____.

Paralinguistics includes the examination of various vocal qualities, which includes all of the following EXCEPT

Which function of nonverbal behavior is she displaying?

Prejudice may be communicated nonverbally through all of the following EXCEPT

A public speaking teacher who writes comments that the speaker speaks too quickly and with a flat voice is paying attention to vocalizations.

All of the following facial expressions are thought to be the same across cultures EXCEPT

When a child tugs on her parent's shirt to get the parent's attention, the child is using what type of touch?

An employer who bullies his/her employee by patronizing, yelling frequently, and touching inappropriately reflects _____ nonverbal communication.

Space between interactants may communicate intimacy or power.

Be sure to address the role of identity and status in your answer.

Be sure to include specific examples of behaviors that could be interpreted as prejudicial.

Introduction to Human Communication

Perspectives on Human Communication

Communicating Identities

Communicating, Perceiving, and Understanding

Verbal Communication

Listening and Responding

Communicating Across Cultures

Communicating in Close Relationships

Small Group Communication

Communicating in Organizations

Rhetorical Communication

Mass Media and Communication

Communication and New Technologies

Filters