Deck 9: Nonverbal Communications: The Messages of Action, Space, Time, and Silence

Question 1

Examples of vocal characteristics include: ​

A)​"ums"
B)​"errs"
C)​groans
D)​"uhhs"
E)​all of these

Answer 1

C

Question 2

A conceptualization in which time is viewed as a finite,scarce resource which must be rationed and controlled is referred to as: ​

A)​m-time
B)​bounded time
C)​p-time
D)​unbounded time
E)​f-time

Answer 2

A

Question 3

If you are getting your hair cut,what type of touch will the stylist be likely to use?       ​

A)​professional
B)​accidental
C)​incidental
D)​social-politeness
E)​intentional

Answer 3

A

Question 4

​If you scowl because you are angry,or frown because you are sad,what function of nonverbal communication are you engaged in? 

A)​expressing internal states
B)​regulating interaction
C)​repeating
D)​conforming display
E)​informing

Question 5

The correct way to beckon or call someone over to you nonverbally is with: ​

A)​one hand palm up,fingers together,moving toward the body
B)​cupping a hand palm down pulling fingers in toward the body
C)​right hand up palm out fingers opening and closing
D)​it depends on the cultural rules

Question 6

While all people use various movements to communicate, ​

A)​some movements are more common than others
B)​culture teaches people how to use and interpret those movements
C)​actors are better at it than others
D)​it is only those movements that are innate

Question 7

Which of the following is true about agreement gestures? ​

A)​they mean the same thing in every culture
B)​always indicates agreement
C)​are culturally based
D)​none of these

Question 8

If you scratch your head because you have an itch,but an observer thinks you are scratching your head because you're confused about something,what type of nonverbal communication has occurred? ​

A)​unintentional
B)​intentional
C)​emergent
D)​non-emergent
E)​none

Question 9

According the spatial rules of the dominant U.S.culture,two people standing approximately 3 feet apart are likely to be: ​

A)​family or a close friend
B)​business acquaintances
C)​intimate partner or significant other
D)​strangers
E)​colleagues

Question 10

​Gestures include all of the following except: 

A)​crossing your fingers
B)​thumbs up
C)​ laughter
D)​pointing at a person

Question 11

Identify which of the following statements regarding U.S.gender differences in use of space is/are true: ​

A)​men more frequently walk in front of female partner
B)​men claim more space than women
C)​men more actively defend their territories
D)​under conditions of high density,men are more aggressive in their attempts to regain space
E)​all of these

Question 12

​If a server asks you if you'd like a refill and you nod in agreement because your mouth is full,what is the nonverbal communication function demonstrated by the nod?               

A)​regulating
B)​repeating
C)​substituting
D)​conforming display

Question 13

Vocal qualities include all of the following except: ​

A)​volume
B)​tempo
C)​dialect
D)​resonance
E)​none of these

Question 14

Identify the "unintentional" example of nonverbal communication: ​

A)​smiling to let a friend know you're happy
B)​giving a "thumbs up" sign when asked about how you did on your intercultural communication test
C)​looking at your watch because you want to leave a conversation
D)​looking at your watch to see what time it is

Question 15

Gestures that are found in one culture and are a property of that specific culture are referred to as: ​

A)​idiosyncratic gestures
B)​monomorphic gestures
C)​universal gestures
D)​proprietary gestures
E)​orts

Question 16

The invisible bubble that surrounds a person expands and contracts based on a person's relationship is referred to as: ​

A)​intimate distance
B)​personal space
C)​mobile territory
D)​variable territory
E)​transitional territory

Question 17

​Which of the following is true regarding the nonverbal message value of clothing? 

A)​ it can convey social and economic status; 
B)​moral standards
C)​belief system
D)​athletic abilities or interests
E)​all of these

Question 18

All of the following statements are true about eye behavior in the dominant U.S.culture except ____.​

A)​direct gaze signals a positive connection
B)​direct eye contact reflects a lack of interest
C)​avoiding eye contact is often associated with deceit
D)​prolonged stare often perceived as a signal of interest or sexual suggestion

Question 19

If a person say's "ok" while gesturing with a 'thumbs-up' or 'a-ok' sign,what is the function o the nonverbal communication? 

A)​regulating
B)​repeating
C)​substituting
D)​creating identity
E)​conforming display

Question 20

If a person in the U.S.tells a child,"I'll be there in a minute," what type of time are they referencing? ​

A)​formal
B)​social
C)​informal
D)​professional
E)​rational

Question 21

Many of the critical meanings generated in human encounters are elicited by touch,glance,vocal nuance,etc. ,with or without accompanying words.​

Question 22

Hijabs tend to generate more controversy in non-Muslim nations than Burqas.​

Question 23

The "thumbs up" sign is considered positive in the U.S.as well as in Australia and West Africa.​

Question 24

The majority opinion among scholars is that there are universal facial expressions for which people have similar meanings.​

Question 25

If you say "good job" while giving the 'thumbs up' sign,you are substituting the message with nonverbal communication.​

Question 26

What dimension of nonverbal communication puts an increased burden on you whether you are the sender or the receiver? ​

A)​nonverbal sensitization
B)​nonverbal ambiguity
C)​nonverbal monomorphism
D)​nonverbal polymorphism
E)​nonverbal sensitivity

Question 27

Indians will indicate agreement by tossing their heads side to side,in contrast to Americans,who nod up and down.​

Question 28

Appearance is important because it often determines whether an interaction will occur or not.​

Question 29

​Nonverbal behavior has little role in regulating interactions.

Question 30

Gestures are a nonverbal vocabulary that people use,both intentionally and unintentionally,to share their internal states.​

Question 31

There are so many nuances to bowing in Japan that young children begin to learn this nonverbal behavior at a very young age.​

Question 32

It is virtually impossible to separate verbal and nonverbal behavior into two separate and distinct categories.​

Question 33

People use a person's attractiveness to make inferences about that individual's intelligence,gender,age,approachability,etc.​

Question 34

All of the following are purposes of silence except: ​

A)​give participants time to think
B)​provide feedback
C)​reward
D)​punishment
E)​suppress an emotion

Question 35

An example of an idiosyncratic gesture would be the French,who often will pull the skin down below their right eye to indicate distrust,disbelief,or suspicion.​

Question 36

The Japanese and Chinese restraint of strong feelings is considered to be a sign of immaturity and foolishness.​

Question 37

Whether it is fear,joy,anger,or sadness,your posture,face,and eyes convey your feelings without you having to utter a word.

Question 38

Because communication is rule-governed,improving the nonverbal aspects requires:    ​

A)​being sensitive to context
B)​knowing your culture
C)​being aware of nonverbal ambiguity
D)​monitoring feedback and your nonverbal actions
E)​all of these

Question 39

Decorating the body appears to be a unique to certain cultures.​

Question 40

Nonverbal communication is always intentional.​

Question 41

Explain the role of nonverbal communication in the formation of identity.​

Question 42

People of the Asian world tend to think of time as something fixed in nature.

Question 43

When we talk about the pitch,tone,rate,and tempo of speech,we are referring to vocal characterizers.​

Question 44

African Americans tend to use less inflection and vocal range than most white Americans.​

Question 45

Umms,ers,likes,and you knows in a stream of speech are referred to as vocal segregates.

Question 46

Laughing and crying are both considered vocal characteristics.​

Question 47

P-time,or polychromic time,is an orientation common in Arab,African,and Latin American cultures.​

Question 48

List and describe the functions of nonverbal communication. Provide an intercultural communication example for each.​

Question 49

​What is the role of intentionality in nonverbal communication?

Question 50

Mexican Americans consider sustained eye contact when speaking directly to someone as rude.​

Question 51

The many rules implicit in our culture about looking at others are a tacit admission that eye contact is perhaps the single most important facial cue.​

Question 52

​Muslim women seldom touch or are touched by members outside of their family.

Question 53

Are there cultural universals in nonverbal communication? Justify your answer.​

Question 54

According to Hall's distance zones,4 ft.to 12 ft.is considered to be social distance.

Question 55

If a cashier touches your hand while giving you change,this is referred to as professional touch.​

Question 56

Scheduling a job interview for 2:00 pm is an example of formal use of time.​

Question 57

Discuss the relationship between culture and appearance. Include the concepts of beauty and skin color.

Question 58

Because of the business standard,American offices and furniture are arranged in much the same way as they are in China,Japan,France,Germany,etc. ​

Question 59

A silent reaction to a business proposal would seem negative to American,French,and German executives,but not Arabic executives.​

Question 60

​During negotiations,Americans have similar expectations with regard to small talk as their Japanese counterparts.

Question 61

How does the communicative value of body movement vary across cultures?  Include examples of both posture,and gestures.​

Question 62

What is meant by the term polychromic time,or P-time? Identify two cultures that share this orientation and provide examples that demonstrate the relationship.​

Question 63

Compare and contrast the concepts of eye contact,gaze,and staring. Include examples both within and outside the U.S.​

Question 64

Provide at least three examples of attire associated with the Muslim faith. Discuss the meaning of these items within the culture as well as how they might be perceived by non-Muslim cultures.​

Question 65

Compare and contrast the concepts of formal and informal time.​

Question 66

Compare the cultural norms of touch in the U.S.to at least two other cultures. Be specific.​

Question 67

Differentiate between idiosyncratic,agreement,and beckoning gestures. Be sure to demonstrate cultural differences for each.

Question 68

How does the frequency and intensity of gestures vary across cultures?​

Question 69

Based on the recommendations offered in the text,what steps should you take to help improve your nonverbal communication skills?​

Question 70

What is the role of silence in communication?  How is it used in different cultures?​

Question 71

Explain what is meant by monochronic time,or M-time. Name at least two cultures that have this orientation and provide two examples that demonstrate the relationship.

Question 72

List and describe the six different types of touch identified in the dominant U.S.culture.​

Question 73

What is paralanguage?  What are its primary components?​

Question 74

Identify at least three cultures which have different interpretations or rules of facial expression when compared to the United States. Be sure to identify both the culture and the nonverbal "rule."​

Question 75

How do the rules of seating differ from culture to culture and what does seating communicate?  Include at least two specific examples.​

Question 76

Identify Hall's distance zones for defining personal space rules in the U.S. How might individuals from other cultures benefit from knowing them? How can it help with other cultures?​

Question 77

Describe an interaction in which vocal qualities,vocal characteristics,and vocal segregates are involved. Identify each instance and explain why they exemplify each concept.​

Question 78

What is meant by a culture's orientation toward punctuality and pace? Define each concept and provide examples.​