Chapter 6

Question 1

When a person uses a nonverbal behavior to augment a message while it is delivered such as knocking on a surface while saying “Knock on Wood” it is a function known as:

A) Regulating

B) Substituting

C) Conflicting

D) Accenting

Answer 1

D) Accenting

Question 2

When giving her speech, Mireya used “um” 16 times. This is an example of:

A) Silent pauses

B) Vocalized pauses

C) Sighs

D) Rate

Answer 2

B) Vocalized pauses

Question 3

Objects used to communicate information about yourself or others is the nonverbal communication known as:

A) Artifacts

B) Examples

C) Detailed Attributes

D) Commodities

Answer 3

A) Artifacts

Question 4

Kinesics is a type of nonverbal communication that is represented by:

A) Gestures

B) Posture

C) Eye Contact

D) All of the above

Answer 4

D) All of the above

Question 5

Globally, with oculesics, eye contact is considered a sign of respect or interest.

True

False

Answer 5

False

Question 6

The study of how touch expresses meaning is known as chronemics.

True

False

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Which is not a function of nonverbal behavior?

A) Substituting

B) Complementing

C) Story telling

D) Regulating

Answer 7

C) Story telling

Question 8

Someone adjusting their glasses while in an interview may mean they are nervous and is an example of an adaptor as nonverbal communication.

True

False

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Which statement below is not a main principle of nonverbal communication?

A) Conveys emotional and relationship information

B) Maintains a relationship with verbal messages

C) Relies on context for its meaning

D) Similarly used across cultures

Answer 9

D) Similarly used across cultures

Question 10

Nonverbal communication sends a message and is essential in every conversation.

True

False

Answer 10

True