Exam 6: Nonverbal Communication

Obscene gestures are a form of the nonverbal behavior known as _____.

A doctor or a dentist uses ________ touch at work.

Kevin is offended when his manager stops by his desk and places his hand on Kevin's arm while he talks with him. Kevin feels constrained by the situation. His manager is demonstrating _____ touch.

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

Describe the role of nonverbal communication in prejudice and discrimination. Be sure to include specific examples of behaviors that could be interpreted as prejudicial.

Posture, movement, and facial expression are all components of chronemics.

Rate, volume, pitch, and stress refer to the vocal aspects of nonverbal communication known as ________.

When the verbal and nonverbal message express the same meaning, the message is considered ________.

If you raise your hand in class to speak, which kinesic behavior are you using?

________ distance describes the space we use when interacting with friends and acquaintances. .

Gestures we use to manage our emotions are called adaptors.

Skylar is talking to a few of her friends at a party. During the conversation, she takes turns in the conversation and makes eye contact with the friend she is speaking to directly. Which function of nonverbal behavior is she displaying?

The meaning we attribute to someone's nonverbal behavior varies based on how well we know the communicator.

An organization that forbids employees from having or obtaining tattoos is using ________ to regulate the nonverbal communication of its employees.

________ or signals are distinct, organized means of expression that consist of both symbols and rules for their use.

When Nathan is in a rush and stuck in traffic, he often finds his leg bouncing. This is an example of an) ________.

An interaction with a worker at the mall is likely to occur at the ________ distance.

Describe the relationship between nonverbal behavior and power. Be sure to address the role of identity and status in your answer.

In the United States, ________touch is more intimate than professional touch but it is still impersonal.

Congruent messages express the opposite meaning.