Chapter 7 Vocab

Question 1

Affect blend

Answer 1

A mix of facial expressions showing different emotions.

(Example: Smiling with teary eyes, feeling happy and sad.)

Question 2

Affect displays

Answer 2

Body language or tone that shows emotion.

(Example: Smiling while laughing.)

Question 3

Chronemics

Answer 3

The study of how people use time.

(Example: Being late shows disrespect in some cultures.)

Question 4

Deception bias

Answer 4

The tendency to assume someone is lying

(Example: Believing a friend is lying without evidence.)

Question 5

Disfluencies

Answer 5

Vocal interruptions like “uh” or “um.”

(Example: “I, um, forgot my keys.”)

Question 6

Emblems

Answer 6

Gestures with specific meanings known by a group.

(Example: A thumbs-up means “good job.”)

Question 7

Expectancy violation theory

Answer 7

How people react to unexpected nonverbal cues.

(Example: Feeling surprised when a stranger stands too close.)

Question 8

Haptics

Answer 8

The study of touch.

(Example: A hug shows comfort.)

Question 9

Intimate distance

Answer 9

The space from touch to 18 inches, used with close people.

Example: Whispering in someone’s ear

Question 10

Kinesics

Answer 10

The study of body movements and gestures.

(Example: Nodding to show agreement.)

Question 11

Manipulators

Answer 11

Fidgeting movements, often when nervous.

(Example: Twirling hair during a stressful talk.)

Question 12

Monochronic

Answer 12

A time system focused on schedules and punctuality.

(Example: Arriving on time for every meeting.)

Question 13

Nonverbal communication

Answer 13

Sending messages without words.

(Example: Smiling or crossing arms.)

Question 14

Paralanguage

Answer 14

Vocal expressions like pitch and tone.

(Example: Speaking loudly when excited.)

Question 15

Personal distance

Answer 15

The space from 18 inches to 4 feet, for personal conversations.

(Example: Talking with a friend at arm’s length.)

Question 16

Polychronic

Answer 16

A time system allowing multitasking and flexible schedules

(Example: Working on multiple tasks at once.)

Question 17

Proxemics

Answer 17

The study of how people use space.

(Example: Standing close to a friend but far from a stranger.)

Question 18

Public distance

Answer 18

The space over 12 feet, used for public speaking.

(Example: A teacher addressing a classroom.)

Question 19

Social distance

Answer 19

The space from 4 to 12 feet, for social interactions.

(Example: Speaking with a colleague at work.)

Question 20

Territoriality

Answer 20

Claiming a space as your own.

(Example: Leaving your jacket on a chair to claim it.)

Question 21

Truth bias

Answer 21

Assuming people are telling the truth.

(Example: Believing everything a friend says.)