Question 1

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

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Nonverbal communication and power are in...

Question 2

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

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The answer of When Nathan is in a rush and...

Question 3

Congruent messages express the opposite meaning.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

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At the intersection of societal forces a...

Question 6

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

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A)   Intimate
B)   Private
C)   Personal
D)   HabitualE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

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

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Question 8

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?

Accepted Answer

A)   communicating information
B)   regulating interaction
C)   expressing and managing intimacy
D)   social controlE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)   paralinguistics
B)   illustrators
C)   phonemes
D)   hapticsE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

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.

Accepted Answer

A)   functional
B)   social-polite
C)   love-intimate
D)   demandE) All of the above
F) A) and C) D

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Gestures we use to manage our emotions are called adaptors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)   functional
B)   social-polite
C)   love-intimate
D)   demandE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)   haptics
B)   kinesics
C)   proxemics
D)   chronemicsE) None of the above
F) C) and D) B

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A)   gesture
B)   emblem
C)   regulator
D)   portE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)   intimate
B)   personal
C)   social
D)   publicE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)   congruent
B)   contradictory
C)   parallel
D)   syncedE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

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 19

A doctor or a dentist uses ________ touch at work.

Accepted Answer

A)   professional
B)   social-polite
C)   love-intimate
D)   demandE) All of the above
F) C) and D) A

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)   power
B)   chronemics
C)   stereotypes
D)   hapticsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Exam 6: Nonverbal Communication

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

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

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Congruent messages express the opposite meaning.

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

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

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

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

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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?

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

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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.

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

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Gestures we use to manage our emotions are called adaptors.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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A doctor or a dentist uses ________ touch at work.

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

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