Question 1

This general principle of kinesics (asserted by Birdwhistell)  says we should evaluate kinesic behavior only after we have significant information about the person behaving, we have considered the social context, and we have some baseline behavior as a norm. Which principle is this?

Accepted Answer

A)   We need to compare and contrast nonverbal codes.
B)   Kinesics behavior is more primitive and less controllable than verbal communication.
C)   Kinesic system varies according to culture and microcultures.
D)   There is a high degree of interdependence of the 5 body senses.
E)   None of the above.

Question 2

This general principle of kinesics (asserted by Birdwhistell)  says that because kinesic behavior is complementary (meaning it adds to the verbal message) , the following principle is true.

Accepted Answer

A)   We need to compare and contrast nonverbal codes.
B)   Kinesics behavior is more primitive and less controllable than verbal communication.
C)   Kinesic system varies according to culture and microcultures.
D)   The principle of redundancy is not applicable to kinesic behavior.
E)   None of the above.

Question 3

Discuss how the kinesic approach can be compared to the linguistic system.

Accepted Answer

The kinesic approach, also known as nonv...

Question 4

This category of action says you will acquire some of your actions from your companions, usually so that you can synchronize with their actions. What concept does this refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)   Parakinesic Phenomenon.
B)   Inborn Actions.
C)   Absorbed Actions.
D)   Trained Actions.
E)   None of the above.

Question 5

You are very depressed and your body movements and posture are showing that depression. Which category of kinesic behavior is this?

Accepted Answer

A)   Illustrators.
B)   Regulators.
C)   Adaptors.
D)   Emblems.
E)   None of the above.

Question 6

Because we learn the use of verbal communication as a conscious process but are not usually aware of learning our nonverbal language, Birdwhistell says that the following is also a general principle of kinesics. Which is it?

Accepted Answer

A)   We need to compare and contrast nonverbal codes.
B)   Kinesics behavior is more primitive and less controllable than verbal communication.
C)   Kinesic system varies according to culture and microcultures.
D)   There is a high degree of interdependence of the 5 body senses.
E)   None of the above.

Exam 7: Kinesics: the Study of Human Body Movements

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