Question 1

Which of the following is NOT included in the study of proxemics?
A) distance
B) space
C) sound
D) territoriality

Accepted Answer

Proxemics is the study of the use and interpretation of space in communication, including the distance between people, the use of space in architecture and urban design, and territoriality. It does not include sound, which is studied in the field of acoustics.

Question 2

When a person leans forward and has a positive facial expression, he or she is exhibiting the concept of
A) status.
B) chronemics.
C) liking.
D) responsiveness.

Accepted Answer

Leaning forward is a nonverbal cue that shows interest and engagement in the conversation, which is associated with the concept of liking. Positive facial expressions, such as smiling or nodding, also convey positive emotions and reinforce the idea that the person is approachable and friendly.

Question 3

Which statement about clothing and the perceptions of others is NOT verified by research?
A) Clothing affects others' impression of status.
B) Clothing and artifacts are unrelated to how acceptable we find other people to be.
C) Clothing is often cited by women as the most important characteristic when describing another's popularity.
D) Brightly colored clothing is associated with sophistication, immorality, and physical attractiveness.

Accepted Answer

Research has consistently shown that clothing and artifacts (such as accessories or technology) play a significant role in how acceptable we find others to be. This includes perceptions of competence, likability, and trustworthiness. However, clothing is not always cited as the most important characteristic when describing another's popularity, as social skills and personality also play a role. Brightly colored clothing may be associated with certain perceptions, but the specific associations may vary across cultures and contexts.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about distance is FALSE?
A) Women exhibit discomfort at the small space they are allowed by others.
B) Women and children are given little space in our American culture.
C) Women and children desire more relational closeness than do males in our society.
D) Men tend to take more room because they are usually bigger in height and weight.

Accepted Answer

The statement that women exhibit discomfort at the small space they are allowed by others is not false. It is a commonly observed phenomenon in various cultures. The other statements are generally true and supported by research.

Question 5

Which of the following findings is true of the relationship between dress and personality?
A) People who dress with comfort in mind tend to be low in self-control and introverted.
B) People who dress in a decorative style tend to be unsociable and intellectual.
C) People who are conformist in dress are expressive, dominant, and unrestrained in social situations.
D) People who conform to current styles seek to be accepted and liked.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that people who conform to current styles tend to do so in order to be accepted and liked, rather than as a reflection of their personality or traits. The other choices do not have substantial evidence to support them.

Question 6

Which statement about nonverbal use of space is FALSE?
A) Strangely enough, people tend to stand close together in a large space like an auditorium.
B) Strangely enough, people tend to stay farther apart in small places like elevators.
C) Middle-class suburbanites in the United States tend to have open backyards, but people in Latin America tend to have walls.
D) Americans tend to stand much closer to each other than do people from most other countries.

Accepted Answer

Americans typically prefer more personal space compared to people from many other cultures, so they tend to stand farther apart rather than closer.

Question 7

Which type of nonverbal communication occurs when you send the same message both verbally and nonverbally?
A) repeating
B) emphasizing
C) complimenting
D) substituting

Accepted Answer

Repeating is the type of nonverbal communication that occurs when you send the same message both verbally and nonverbally. This can be a powerful form of communication because it reinforces the message and helps ensure that it is understood by the recipient. For example, if you say "I'm really happy to see you" while smiling and making eye contact, you are repeating the message both verbally and nonverbally.

Question 8

Which type of facial expression will likely receive the most attention?
A) neutral
B) happy
C) angry
D) sad

Accepted Answer

Angry faces tend to receive the most attention because they signal a potential threat, prompting an evolutionary response to quickly notice and react to potential dangers in our environment.

Question 9

Which of the following are NOT paralinguistic features?
A) pitch, rate, and inflection
B) volume, voice quality, and silence
C) pronunciation, enunciation, and articulation
D) sounds with meaning and words without meaning

Accepted Answer

Sounds with meaning and words without meaning are not considered paralinguistic features. Paralinguistic features are nonverbal cues expressed through the tone, pitch, volume, and quality of speech. Pronunciation, enunciation, and articulation are also considered paralinguistic features.

Question 10

At what age do people, on average, begin receiving specialized attention based on physical attractiveness?
A) 1 year old
B) 4 years old
C) 7 years old
D) 10 years old

Accepted Answer

Research has found that by age 4, children can start exhibiting biases based on physical attractiveness.

Question 11

Who is more likely to use touch as a means of communicating?
A) a white American from Salt Lake City, Utah
B) a black woman from Puerto Rico
C) an English gentleman from London
D) a Frenchman from Paris

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that individuals from Puerto Rico more frequently use touch as a means of communication compared to Americans or Europeans. Cultural and societal values play a significant role in determining the use of touch in communication.

Question 12

As he drove out of the driveway, he saw his wife waving but did not realize that she wanted him to stop to avoid running over the tricycle. He thought she was just waving good-bye. The problem in this nonverbal episode is that we
A) use a variety of cues to communicate the same meaning.
B) use the same cue to communicate a variety of meanings.
C) have a one-to-one relationship between signal and meaning, so that one cue has one meaning.
D) have many ways to say good-bye, including handshakes, hugging, and waving.

Accepted Answer

The problem in this nonverbal episode is that the signal of waving can have multiple meanings, and the husband interpreted it as a simple farewell rather than a warning to stop. This reflects the fact that nonverbal communication often involves the same cues conveying different meanings depending on the context and the individuals involved.

Question 13

Upon walking into a crowded bar on a Friday night, Daniel begins to get uncomfortable because it is so crowded. There are many people very close to him and some even bumping into him as they pass. These people are in Daniel's
A) intimate space.
B) personal space.
C) social space.
D) public space.

Accepted Answer

Intimate space is the closest zone around a person, typically reserved for close friends, family, or significant others. In a crowded bar, people are likely to be within this space, causing discomfort.

Question 14

The study of nonword sounds that communicate meaning is called
A) kinesics.
B) paralinguistics.
C) objectics.
D) artifacts.

Accepted Answer

The study of nonword sounds that communicate meaning is known as paralinguistics. Other examples of paralinguistic features might include tone of voice, volume, and pauses in speech. Kinesics, on the other hand, refers to the study of body language and communication through physical gestures, while objectics and artifacts both relate more specifically to the use and interpretation of objects and material culture.

Question 15

Kelly is listening intently to her friend, Sheri, talk about her boyfriend who is leaving for a year to serve in the Army. Kelly says "mmm-hmm" during the conversation to show Sheri that she is listening. She is communicating using
A) kinesics.
B) paralinguistic features.
C) objectics.
D) artifacts.

Accepted Answer

Kelly is using paralinguistic features, specifically vocalizations such as "mmm-hmm," to show Sheri that she is listening and interested in what she is saying. Kinesics refers to body language, objectics refers to the use of objects to communicate, and artifacts refer to personal accessories or possessions that may communicate something about the person wearing or using them.

Question 16

Communication by touch is called
A) tactile communication.
B) affect displays.
C) territoriality.
D) kinesics.

Accepted Answer

Tactile communication refers to the use of touch to convey a message or meaning. It can involve various forms of touch, such as a handshake, pat on the back, hug, or kiss. Affect displays, territoriality, and kinesics all refer to different aspects of nonverbal communication, but they do not specifically relate to touch.

Question 17

A distance of 10 feet between two people talking is what Edward T. Hall referred to as
A) intimate distance.
B) personal distance.
C) social distance.
D) public distance.

Accepted Answer

According to Edward T. Hall's theory of proxemics, a distance of 10 feet between two people talking is considered social distance. This distance is typically used in formal settings, such as business meetings or classroom lectures, where there is a need for some amount of space and formality between individuals. Intimate distance is considered to be less than 1.5 feet, personal distance is between 1.5 and 4 feet, and public distance is greater than 12 feet.

Question 18

Which of the following statements about touch is FALSE?
A) Men value touch more than women do.
B) Fathers touch sons less than mothers do.
C) Female students are touched more than male students.
D) Female children are touched more than male children.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that women actually value touch more than men do, which is the opposite of statement A. The other statements are true: fathers do tend to touch sons less than mothers do, female students and children are touched more than their male counterparts.

Question 19

Paralinguistic cues can indicate all of the following EXCEPT
A) emotional states.
B) personality characteristics.
C) intelligence.
D) physical characteristics.

Accepted Answer

Paralinguistic cues refer to nonverbal elements of speech, including tone, volume, pitch, and rhythm. These cues can provide information about a speaker's emotional state and personality characteristics, as well as potentially indicating physical characteristics such as age or gender. However, they are not a reliable indicator of intelligence.

Question 20

With whom are you most likely to stand the closest?
A) a state senator from another state
B) a person of the same race
C) a person who is obviously physically handicapped
D) a stranger

Accepted Answer

People tend to stand closer to those they perceive as similar to themselves, including those of the same race, due to in-group bias and comfort levels.

Quiz 4: Nonverbal Communication

Which of the following is NOT included in the study of proxemics?

When a person leans forward and has a positive facial expression, he or she is exhibiting the concept of

Which statement about clothing and the perceptions of others is NOT verified by research?

Which of the following statements about distance is FALSE?

Which of the following findings is true of the relationship between dress and personality?

Which statement about nonverbal use of space is FALSE?

Which type of nonverbal communication occurs when you send the same message both verbally and nonverbally?

Which type of facial expression will likely receive the most attention?

Which of the following are NOT paralinguistic features?

At what age do people, on average, begin receiving specialized attention based on physical attractiveness?

Who is more likely to use touch as a means of communicating?

As he drove out of the driveway, he saw his wife waving but did not realize that she wanted him to stop to avoid running over the tricycle. He thought she was just waving good-bye. The problem in this nonverbal episode is that we

Upon walking into a crowded bar on a Friday night, Daniel begins to get uncomfortable because it is so crowded. There are many people very close to him and some even bumping into him as they pass. These people are in Daniel's

The study of nonword sounds that communicate meaning is called

Kelly is listening intently to her friend, Sheri, talk about her boyfriend who is leaving for a year to serve in the Army. Kelly says "mmm-hmm" during the conversation to show Sheri that she is listening. She is communicating using

Communication by touch is called

A distance of 10 feet between two people talking is what Edward T. Hall referred to as

Which of the following statements about touch is FALSE?

Paralinguistic cues can indicate all of the following EXCEPT

With whom are you most likely to stand the closest?