Deck 6: Where Can We Look to Explain Nonverbal Misunderstandings

Question 1

Define or describe the terms "repetition," "substitution," and "regulation" as discussed in the text. Give examples of your own use of these nonverbal communication tools.

Answer 1

No Answer

Question 2

Explain what is meant by kinesics, and give an example of each part of your explanation.

Answer 2

No Answer

Question 3

Give an example of how different uses of paralanguage may create cultural misunderstandings.

Answer 3

No Answer

Question 4

Explain how "proxemics" influences your communication.

Question 5

Aside from kinesics, proxemics, and paralanguage, list and briefly describe three other forms of nonverbal communication discussed in the text?

Question 6

Give an example of how emojis may and/or may not accurately capture the intended nonverbal meaning.

Question 7

Explain the role of silence in two different communities as discussed in the textbook.

Question 8

How is "time" communicated among your community members? Give specific examples.

Question 9

Nonverbal indication of turn-taking is also known as a ________________ with regard to nonverbal communication paralanguage.

Question 10

Kinesics is the study of ______________ and ________________

Question 11

___________________ are usually associated with facial expression and tend to express emotion.

Question 12

Study of proxemics has to do with

A)space and touch
B)space, but not touch
C)body movements and what the movements communicate
D)how different vocal tones can influence other people

Question 13

Silence plays an important role in which of the following?

A)recycling
B)social relationships
C)concern about global warming
D)how you decorate your personal space

Question 14

Nonverbally, people tend to prefer _______________in food and smell.

A)what is familiar
B)seaweed
C)bright colors and strong smells
D)more spice

Question 15

Which of the following is not one of the functions of nonverbal communication, relevant to verbal communication?

A)Repetition
B)Capitalization
C)Substitution
D)Contradiction

Question 16

If I slam a group of books down while I tell you not to bring such books into the house again, what kind of function is my nonverbal action serving?

A) Adaptor
B) Complement
C) Regulation
D) Accentuation

Question 17

Kinesics is the study of ______________________

A)body movements and what the movements communicate
B)how different vocal tones can influence other people
C)what foods to eat to get the most nutritional value possible
D)muscle testing

Question 18

If we will just listen, intercultural problems will be avoided.

Question 19

Illustrators are nonverbal cues which help coordinate turn-taking.

Question 20

People have different spatial zones for different types of interpersonal communication.