Question 1

All of the following are ways that nonverbal behaviors interact with verbal communication EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

All of the options provided describe ways in which nonverbal behaviors interact with verbal communication. There is no exception.

Question 2

Nonverbal behaviors are generally more influential than verbal communication in establishing the relational level of meaning.

Accepted Answer

Nonverbal behaviors such as body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice can communicate emotions, attitudes, and intentions more effectively than words. Nonverbal communication plays a significant role in establishing the level of intimacy, respect, and trust in a relationship. Therefore, it is generally considered more influential than verbal communication in this context.

Question 3

Which of the following is the first of our senses to develop?

Accepted Answer

Touch is the first sense to develop in utero, as the sensory receptors for touch are mature by the 8th week of gestation, whereas the receptors for the other senses develop later.

Question 4

In the United States,we are comfortable interacting with social acquaintances from a distance of 4 to 12 feet.This illustrates which nonverbal channel?

Accepted Answer

Proxemics refers to the study of how people use space to communicate. The distance of 4 to 12 feet between social acquaintances is a specific example of proxemics. Haptics refers to touch, chronemics refers to the use of time in communication, and artifacts refer to objects we use to communicate (such as clothing or jewelry).

Question 5

Chris is preparing to cook dinner at home for a date.He cleans his apartment,buys scented candles,and hides all of his dirty laundry.Chris is controlling what type of nonverbal communication?

Accepted Answer

Chris is controlling the environmental factors, such as the cleanliness and scent of his apartment, to create a specific atmosphere for his dinner date.

Question 6

All aspects of communication other than the words themselves are known as ____.

Accepted Answer

Nonverbal communication includes all the aspects of communication other than the actual words being spoken. This includes gestures, facial expressions, tone of voice, body language, etc. A, B, C, and D are all related to communication skills but do not encompass all aspects of nonverbal communication.

Question 7

Bax lives in a culture where "time is money."  What nonverbal is expressed with this saying?

Accepted Answer

The saying "time is money" reflects the cultural value placed on time and productivity, which falls under the study of chronemics (the role of time in communication).

Question 8

Scholars estimate that nonverbal communication accounts for what percentage of the total meaning in interpersonal communication?

Accepted Answer

Scholars generally agree that nonverbal communication plays a significant role in conveying meaning in interpersonal communication, with estimates often suggesting that more than 65% of the total meaning is derived from nonverbal cues.

Question 9

Which of the following an example of paralanguage behavior?

Accepted Answer

All of these behaviors are examples of paralanguage, which refers to nonverbal cues such as tone, pitch, volume, and emphasis that convey meaning in communication.

Question 10

Edward Hall found that in the United States,we interact with social acquaintances from a distance of

Accepted Answer

According to Edward Hall's concept of proxemics, social distance in the United States is typically within the range of 4 feet to 12 feet. This is considered a comfortable distance for social interactions, allowing individuals to observe each other's expressions and movements while still maintaining personal boundaries. Other distances, such as intimate distance (0-18 inches) and public distance (over 12 feet), are reserved for more specific types of social interactions.

Question 11

Nonverbal communication is more continuous than verbal communication.

Accepted Answer

Nonverbal communication includes facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice, all of which are constantly present even when verbal communication is not occurring. Verbal communication, on the other hand, requires someone to actively speak or listen and is not always occurring. Therefore, nonverbal communication is more continuous than verbal communication.

Question 12

Lara smiles and makes a funny face at her baby niece.Lara is engaging in ____ to communicate with the baby.

Accepted Answer

Kinesics refers to the use of body movements and facial expressions to communicate. Lara is using her facial expressions to communicate with her baby niece.

Question 13

Which of the following is an accurate statement about nonverbal communication?

Accepted Answer

Nonverbal communication behaviors vary across cultures and may have different meanings or interpretations. It is important to be aware of these cultural differences to avoid misunderstandings in communication.

Question 14

Chris just moved into a new apartment and spent the first day hanging pictures,putting out souvenirs of important times,and putting favorite objects on the bookshelves.Chris has relied on what form of nonverbal communication to personalize the new apartment?

Accepted Answer

Artifacts refer to personal objects that people use to personalize their environment or that have symbolic meaning. In this case, Chris is using pictures and souvenirs to make the new apartment feel more like home.

Question 15

Lasar says to Kiera,"How are you?" Kiera replies that she's,"doing well;" however,she looks sad and is slumped over.Research suggests that Lasar is most likely to believe Kiera's verbal message more than her nonverbal communication.

Accepted Answer

Research shows that nonverbal cues often convey more truthful information than verbal messages. In this scenario, Lasar is more likely to perceive Kiera's nonverbal communication (looking sad and slumped over) as indicating that she is not actually doing well, despite her verbal response.

Question 16

Silence can communicate a lot of meanings. Which of the following do not describe what silence could potentially communicate?

Accepted Answer

Silence may not necessarily communicate personal qualifications. Personal qualifications would require verbal or written communication to express and communicate effectively.

Question 17

Assuming an attentive posture,holding eye contact,and nodding to show you understand what another person is saying are nonverbal behaviors that convey which dimension of relational level meanings?

Accepted Answer

Attentive posture, eye contact, and nodding are all behaviors that show that the listener is actively engaged in the conversation and attentive to the speaker's message. This conveys the dimension of relational level meaning known as responsiveness, which relates to how engaged and attentive individuals are in their interactions with others.

Question 18

Jeff is the owner of an Italian restaurant and makes deliberate choices about the dimness of the lighting,the softness of the music and the choice of colors on the wall. Jeff's choices reflect which nonverbal channel?

Accepted Answer

Environmental factors include the physical surroundings of a communication event, such as the lighting, music, and colors on the wall. These factors can influence the way that people communicate and the meaning that is conveyed. In this case, Jeff's choices about the dimness of the lighting, the softness of the music, and the choice of colors on the wall reflect his nonverbal communication style and the atmosphere he wants to create in his restaurant.

Question 19

Sally doesn't want to be interrupted while she's speaking so she avoids looking at others until she has said all she wants to say.Then she looks at the person who wants to respond.Sally has used nonverbal behavior to

Accepted Answer

Sally is using nonverbal behavior to regulate interaction by avoiding eye contact until she is finished speaking and then looking at the person who wants to respond. This helps prevent interruptions and ensures smooth turn-taking in the conversation.

Question 20

Raul came to the United States from Mexico three months ago and he is still having trouble understanding Americans' tendency to rush all the time.He is also surprised when his teachers are irritated if he joins class several minutes after class has started.Raul's confusion about Americans' pace of life is based on which aspect of nonverbal behavior?

Accepted Answer

Chronemics refers to the study of time as a nonverbal communication cue. Raul's confusion about Americans' tendency to rush and the importance placed on punctuality in the classroom indicate a difference in cultural attitudes towards time.

Quiz 6: The Nonverbal Dimension of Communication