Question 1

This variable that affects kinesics says that your brain hemisphere controls how you use this kinesic behavior. Much research has been done on this in recent years. Which is it?
A) Culture.
B) Sex/Gender.
C) Left/Right-handedness.
D) Decoding.
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Left/right-handedness affects how we use kinesic behaviors because the dominant brain hemisphere controls the motor movements on the opposite side of the body. This can lead to differences in how gestures are produced and interpreted depending on if someone is left-handed or right-handed.

Question 2

This variable that affects kinesics says that, according to research, sex has the largest effect on this. Which is it?
A) Culture.
B) Relationship with language.
C) Left/Right-handedness.
D) Decoding.
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Decoding is significantly affected by sex, with research indicating that women are generally better at decoding nonverbal cues than men. This involves interpreting the meaning behind physical gestures, facial expressions, and other nonverbal forms of communication.

Question 3

This concept says that you can interpret messages of the sender when you receive them. Men and women differ in their abilities to interpret messages, and sex and gender greatly affect this process. Which concept is this?
A) Encoding.
B) Decoding.
C) Parakinesics.
D) Micro-expressions.
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Decoding refers to the process of interpreting or making sense of the message sent by the sender. This process is affected by various factors such as sex, gender, culture, and individual differences.

Question 4

This concept says that you will put together your messages to send to receivers in different ways. Which concept is this?
A) Encoding.
B) Decoding.
C) Parakinesics.
D) Micro-expressions.
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Encoding refers to the process of putting together messages to send to receivers in different ways.

Question 5

When you are asked a question, you usually "cut" your eyes in one direction or the other, to either the left or right. This is usually done to process what you are going to say, and then you return to the eyes of the person who asked the question. What concept is this?
A) Pupil size.
B) Deception detection.
C) Quasi-courtship.
D) Conjugate lateral eye movements (CLEMs).
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

CLEMs refer to the coordinated movement of both eyes in the same direction, which plays a role in cognitive processing and attention. When processing a question or thought, we may temporarily shift our eyes to the left or right to engage in internal mental processing before returning our gaze to the person speaking. This is a natural phenomenon that occurs in most people and is not necessarily indicative of deception or any specific form of social interaction.

Question 6

Readiness, preening behaviors, positioning cues, and appeals to invitation. To what do these refer?
A) Pupil size.
B) Deception detection.
C) Quasi-courtship.
D) Conjugate lateral eye movements (CLEMs).
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Readiness, preening behaviors, positioning cues, and appeals to invitation are all associated with quasi-courtship, which is a type of behavior that occurs between individuals who are not yet in a formal courtship or mating relationship. These behaviors are often used to assess potential mates and signal interest.

Question 7

Through questioning, such as probing questions; when the person is a closer friend than just an acquaintance; when there is more than one meeting; and more body and vocal cues are better for this. What concept is this?
A) Pupil size.
B) Deception detection.
C) Quasi-courtship.
D) Cultural influences of eye behavior.
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

The concept being described is deception detection, which involves using questioning and other cues to determine if someone is being truthful or not. Pupil size, cultural influences of eye behavior, and quasi-courtship are not relevant to this concept.

Question 8

This quasi-courtship behavior says that you will use your postural cues to turn your body so no one else can make contact with the person of your interest. Which quasi-courtship behavior is this?
A) Courtship readiness.
B) Preening behaviors.
C) Positioning cues.
D) Appeals to invitation.
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Positioning cues involve using your body language to make sure that others cannot interfere or make contact with the person you are interested in. This behavior is often seen as a subtle way to show interest and protect one's potential mate.

Question 9

This quasi-courtship behavior says that you will be likely to increase your muscle tone, reduce your eye bagginess, slouch less, and pull in your stomach (or reduce belly sag). Which quasi-courtship behavior is this?
A) Courtship readiness.
B) Preening behaviors.
C) Positioning cues.
D) Appeals to invitation.
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Courtship readiness involves physical changes and adjustments to make oneself more attractive or appealing to a potential mate, including increasing muscle tone, reducing eye bagginess, standing up straighter, and pulling in the stomach.

Question 10

Illustrators and emblems most commonly do this.
A) Display affective information.
B) Display cognitive information.
C) Show kinesic differences between liars and people who are simply tense.
D) Indicate best place to determine deception.
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Illustrators and emblems are nonverbal cues that display cognitive information, such as highlighting important points or conveying a certain meaning. Kinesic differences between liars and people who are tense are typically displayed through other nonverbal cues, such as microexpressions. The indication of the best place to determine deception is not relevant to this question.

Question 11

Tell the factors that go into the study of emotions in the facial area.

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Question 12

Tell three things pupil dilation can communicate about you.

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Question 13

Tell the findings about how and what men communicate through kinesics.

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Question 14

Tell the findings about how and what women communicate through kinesics.

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Question 15

Tell three quasi-courtship preening kinesic behaviors.

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Question 16

Tell three quasi-courtship appeals to invitation kinesic behaviors.

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Question 17

Tell the findings about increasing eye contact in a live public speaking situation.

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Question 18

Discuss how and why research done into African-American culture has its shortcomings.

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Question 19

Using an example, discuss how you have seen men and women communicate differently using their kinesic factors.

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Question 20

Discuss how pupil size has been used by media, lawyers, and others to determine a message to be sent.

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Quiz 8: A Practical Functional Approach to Kinesics

This variable that affects kinesics says that your brain hemisphere controls how you use this kinesic behavior. Much research has been done on this in recent years. Which is it?

This variable that affects kinesics says that, according to research, sex has the largest effect on this. Which is it?

This concept says that you can interpret messages of the sender when you receive them. Men and women differ in their abilities to interpret messages, and sex and gender greatly affect this process. Which concept is this?

This concept says that you will put together your messages to send to receivers in different ways. Which concept is this?

When you are asked a question, you usually "cut" your eyes in one direction or the other, to either the left or right. This is usually done to process what you are going to say, and then you return to the eyes of the person who asked the question. What concept is this?

Readiness, preening behaviors, positioning cues, and appeals to invitation. To what do these refer?

Through questioning, such as probing questions; when the person is a closer friend than just an acquaintance; when there is more than one meeting; and more body and vocal cues are better for this. What concept is this?

This quasi-courtship behavior says that you will use your postural cues to turn your body so no one else can make contact with the person of your interest. Which quasi-courtship behavior is this?

This quasi-courtship behavior says that you will be likely to increase your muscle tone, reduce your eye bagginess, slouch less, and pull in your stomach (or reduce belly sag) . Which quasi-courtship behavior is this?

Illustrators and emblems most commonly do this.