Exam 5: Engaging in Nonverbal Communication

Smiles, friendly touches, shaking hands are all signs of __________ in Western societies.

Assuming an attentive posture, holding eye contact, and nodding to show you understand what another person is saying are nonverbal behaviors that convey which dimension of relational level meanings?

Elements of surroundings that affect us and how we communicate are called __________.

During an argument, when Lisa tells her husband Scott, "It's not what you said, it's how you said it," Lisa is upset with Scott's use of __________.

Elements of settings that affect how we feel, think and act are __________.

Artifacts can be a part of proxemics, when they help us define our personal space.

Nonverbal communication reflects cultural values.

The term referring to body position and motions is __________.

Which of the following is NOT true about nonverbal communication?

Research has shown that babies in dysfunctional families are touched less often and less affectionately than babies in healthy families. This type of nonverbal behavior is referred to as __________.

Nonverbal communication involving physical touch is called __________.

Joaquin came to the United States from Mexico three months ago and he is still having trouble understanding Americans' tendency to rush all the time. He is also surprised when his teachers are irritated if he joins class a while after class has started. Joaquin's confusion about American pace of life is based on which aspect of nonverbal behavior?

It is best to interpret another's nonverbal messages confidently.

Nonverbal behaviors related to our perception of odor and scents are called __________.

The position and motion of the body is known as proxemics.

Vocal communication that does not use words is __________.

__________ refers to body position and body motions.

How we perceive and use time to define identities and interaction is referred to as __________.

Nathan just moved into a new apartment and spent the first day hanging pictures, putting out souvenirs of important times, and placing favorite objects on the bookshelves. Nathan has relied on what form of nonverbal communication to personalize the new apartment?

I/You language can be used to describe both verbal and nonverbal communication.