Question 1

Sarcasm requires a conflict between the verbal and nonverbal messages being sent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The physical communication environment includes traces of action and perception of timing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Lighting conditions,colors,temperature,and noise are part of which classification of nonverbal behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  spatial
B)  physical environment
C)  proxemics
D)  gesturesE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a communication situation in which nonverbal communication is not important?

Accepted Answer

A)  a job interview
B)  a first date
C)  a school classroom
D)  Nonverbal communication is important in all of the above situations.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

Carol is arranging a large reception for her supervisor.Carol's biggest concerns are issues such as where to place the head table,how the room will be lit,and whether the noise from the kitchen will filter into the reception hall.Which of the following best describes Carol's concerns in the communication situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  behaviors manifested by the communicators
B)  environmental structures and conditions
C)  a and b above both describe Carol's concerns
D)  none of the above describe Carol's concernsE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Maria is explaining a multi-step process to her co-worker,emphasizing each step with the appropriate number of fingers.She is using what type of behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  repeating
B)  substituting
C)  regulating
D)  complimentingE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Jim is giving a speech.During his introduction,he firmly states,"I'm not nervous," yet his hands shake and he breaks into a sweat.In this instance,Jim's verbal and nonverbal signals are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  repeating
B)  conflicting
C)  complementing
D)  substitutingE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following statements about nonverbal communication is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonverbal behaviors always have specific meanings.
B)  Once a person understands what nonverbal behaviors mean,she will always know what to expect from others.
C)  Nonverbal communication is best understood by exploring groups of behaviors.
D)  It is possible to separate verbal and nonverbal behaviors from each other.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

According to your text,encoding refers to __________ nonverbal behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A)  producing
B)  interpreting
C)  decoding
D)  analyzingE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

The conversation management behaviors including increased eye contact,brief pauses and rapid nodding to manage the flow of a conversation function as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  regulators
B)  emblems
C)  adaptors
D)  reinforcersE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Brain researchers believe that nonverbal messages are processed in which hemisphere of the brain?

Accepted Answer

A)  right
B)  left
C)  both hemispheres
D)  neither hemisphereE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

When nonverbal behaviors are used to emphasize certain parts of a verbal message,it is said to accent that message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 13

Meaningful responses to our environment have been similarly identified in several studies over the past several decades.Which of the following is not one of the categories?

Accepted Answer

A)  immediacy
B)  status
C)  responsiveness
D)  conflictE) B) and D)
F) None of the above D

Question 14

We are always aware when we are decoding others' nonverbal behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 15

There is no evidence to suggest that postpartum women can distinguish from scent alone the clothes worn by their newborn baby as opposed to those worn by another woman's baby.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Because of its complex nature,few laypersons are experts in the use of nonverbal communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Nonverbal Communication: Basic Perspectives

Sarcasm requires a conflict between the verbal and nonverbal messages being sent.

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The physical communication environment includes traces of action and perception of timing.

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Lighting conditions,colors,temperature,and noise are part of which classification of nonverbal behavior?

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Which of the following is an example of a communication situation in which nonverbal communication is not important?

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Maria is explaining a multi-step process to her co-worker,emphasizing each step with the appropriate number of fingers.She is using what type of behavior?

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Jim is giving a speech.During his introduction,he firmly states,"I'm not nervous," yet his hands shake and he breaks into a sweat.In this instance,Jim's verbal and nonverbal signals are __________.

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Which of the following statements about nonverbal communication is true?

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According to your text,encoding refers to __________ nonverbal behaviors.

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The conversation management behaviors including increased eye contact,brief pauses and rapid nodding to manage the flow of a conversation function as __________.

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Brain researchers believe that nonverbal messages are processed in which hemisphere of the brain?

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When nonverbal behaviors are used to emphasize certain parts of a verbal message,it is said to accent that message.

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Meaningful responses to our environment have been similarly identified in several studies over the past several decades.Which of the following is not one of the categories?

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We are always aware when we are decoding others' nonverbal behavior.

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There is no evidence to suggest that postpartum women can distinguish from scent alone the clothes worn by their newborn baby as opposed to those worn by another woman's baby.

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Because of its complex nature,few laypersons are experts in the use of nonverbal communication.

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Exam 1: Nonverbal Communication: Basic Perspectives

Sarcasm requires a conflict between the verbal and nonverbal messages being sent.

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The physical communication environment includes traces of action and perception of timing.

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Lighting conditions,colors,temperature,and noise are part of which classification of nonverbal behavior?

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Which of the following is an example of a communication situation in which nonverbal communication is not important?

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Maria is explaining a multi-step process to her co-worker,emphasizing each step with the appropriate number of fingers.She is using what type of behavior?

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Jim is giving a speech.During his introduction,he firmly states,"I'm not nervous," yet his hands shake and he breaks into a sweat.In this instance,Jim's verbal and nonverbal signals are __________.

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Which of the following statements about nonverbal communication is true?

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According to your text,encoding refers to __________ nonverbal behaviors.

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The conversation management behaviors including increased eye contact,brief pauses and rapid nodding to manage the flow of a conversation function as __________.

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Brain researchers believe that nonverbal messages are processed in which hemisphere of the brain?

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When nonverbal behaviors are used to emphasize certain parts of a verbal message,it is said to accent that message.

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Meaningful responses to our environment have been similarly identified in several studies over the past several decades.Which of the following is not one of the categories?

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We are always aware when we are decoding others' nonverbal behavior.

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There is no evidence to suggest that postpartum women can distinguish from scent alone the clothes worn by their newborn baby as opposed to those worn by another woman's baby.

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Because of its complex nature,few laypersons are experts in the use of nonverbal communication.

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