Question 1

Gestures such as A-OK, thumbs up, and crossed fingers have sexual or obscene meanings in many parts of the world because of ___________ influences on nonverbal communication.

Accepted Answer

A)   worldly
B)   different
C)   ethnic
D)   culturalE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Much of what we learn about people are thinking or feeling comes not through listening to their words but through observing their body language and other behaviors. Body language is an example of what kind of communication?

Accepted Answer

A)   Verbal
B)   Unspoken
C)   Gesture
D)   NonverbalE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Scott is excited to take his teenage son, Nathan, to a baseball game. As they drive to the game, Scott talks extensively about the local team, batting averages, and chances at making the playoffs. He does not seem to notice that Nathan rolls his eyes frequently, is texting his friends for much of the drive, and does not seem interested in the upcoming game at all. To be more in tune with what Nathan wants to do, Scott needs to

Accepted Answer

A)   be sensitive to nonverbal messages.
B)   decipher the meaning of nonverbal messages.
C)   consider the social situation a person is in and the nonverbal behaviors he or she is enacting.
D)   express nonverbal messages.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Researchers identify symmetry and proportionality as primary contributors to facial

Accepted Answer

A)   identity.
B)   expressions.
C)   attractiveness.
D)   emotions.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a function of nonverbal communication?

Accepted Answer

A)   Managing conversations
B)   Maintaining relationships
C)   Avoiding impressions
D)   Influencing other peopleE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 6

John is able to tell when his mother is annoyed with his behavior just by the look she gives him because nonverbal communication

Accepted Answer

A)   serves multiple functions.
B)   is present in most communication situations.
C)   is the primary means of expressing emotion.
D)   is present in most communication contexts.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Misha takes his daughter Tatiana to the mall. He notices a group of rough-looking youths that are swearing and wrestling in front of one store, but Tatiana does not. Misha puts his hand on Tatiana's shoulder and gently guides her to the other side of the walkway so as to avoid the group. Misha is using __________ touch to protect his daughter.

Accepted Answer

A)   power and control
B)   aggressive
C)   affectionate
D)   caregivingE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Brianna notices that her classmate Joel wrings his hands during his speech in front of the class. He also uses his hands to fidget and play with his visual aid. Brianna is noticing how Joel is using gestures as

Accepted Answer

A)   emblems.
B)   regulators.
C)   illustrators.
D)   affect displays.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 9

Because nonverbal communication can sometimes carry multiple messages, it is important to learn how to

Accepted Answer

A)   be sensitive to nonverbal messages.
B)   decipher the meaning of nonverbal messages.
C)   pay attention to nonverbal messages.
D)   learn all the types of nonverbal messages.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT an example of paralanguage?

Accepted Answer

A)   Words
B)   Inflection
C)   Accent
D)   PitchE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 5: Communicating Nonverbally

Which of the following is NOT an example of paralanguage?

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Much of what we learn about people are thinking or feeling comes not through listening to their words but through observing their body language and other behaviors. Body language is an example of what kind of communication?

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Brianna notices that her classmate Joel wrings his hands during his speech in front of the class. He also uses his hands to fidget and play with his visual aid. Brianna is noticing how Joel is using gestures as

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John is able to tell when his mother is annoyed with his behavior just by the look she gives him because nonverbal communication

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Researchers identify symmetry and proportionality as primary contributors to facial

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Which of the following is NOT a function of nonverbal communication?

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Gestures such as A-OK, thumbs up, and crossed fingers have sexual or obscene meanings in many parts of the world because of ___________ influences on nonverbal communication.

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Because nonverbal communication can sometimes carry multiple messages, it is important to learn how to

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Exam 5: Communicating Nonverbally

Which of the following is NOT an example of paralanguage?

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Much of what we learn about people are thinking or feeling comes not through listening to their words but through observing their body language and other behaviors. Body language is an example of what kind of communication?

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Brianna notices that her classmate Joel wrings his hands during his speech in front of the class. He also uses his hands to fidget and play with his visual aid. Brianna is noticing how Joel is using gestures as

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John is able to tell when his mother is annoyed with his behavior just by the look she gives him because nonverbal communication

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