Question 1

Which of the following channels of nonverbal communication has the highest sending capacity?

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A)  Affect displays
B)  Haptics
C)  Proxemics
D)  Illustrators

Question 2

In high context and collectivistic cultures,nonverbal greeting rituals often differ according to

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A)  one's social status.
B)  perceptions of smell and haptics.
C)  the perception and use of gestures.
D)  violations of expectancies.

Question 3

Some languages,called tonal languages,rely on vocalized tones to communicate meaning.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Defend or refute the idea that persons of different races "all look alike."

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Question 5

Which of the following terms refers to the study of communication with the voice,including vocal characteristics such as volume,pitch,and rate,to send messages?

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A)  Paralanguage
B)  Haptics
C)  Proxemics
D)  Kinesics

Question 6

Define kinesics and provide examples of kinesic behavior across cultures.

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Question 7

The United States is regarded as a high-contact culture,whereas many Asian countries are considered moderate-contact.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Proxemics includes the study of gestures,hand and arm movements,leg movements,facial expressions,eye gaze and blinking,and stance or posture.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Compare and contrast (do both)verbal and nonverbal codes;how are they similar and different?

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By comparing and contrasting the human verbal and nonverbal code,many linguists have concluded that verbal language evolved from its nonlinguistic predecessor.A key distinction between the two is that the verbal language system is based primarily on symbols,whereas the nonverbal system is signal based.Another difference between the verbal and nonverbal code is that the nonverbal signal system is much more restrictive in sending capacity than the verbal code.For example,it is virtually impossible to communicate about the past or future through nonverbal communication.All verbal languages have a formal set of sounds,syntax,and semantics.The degree of formality of verbal language is not found in the nonverbal code,however.No formalized alphabet exists for nonverbal codes.Although there are rules governing the use of nonverbal communication,a formal grammar or syntax does not exist.

Question 10

Some of the finest perfumes in the world contain olfactory hints of

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A)  sweat.
B)  hair.
C)  vomit.
D)  urine.

Question 11

Which of the following channels of nonverbal communication is regarded as the most primitive form of communication?

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A)  Affect displays
B)  Haptics
C)  Proxemics
D)  Illustrators

Question 12

Researchers believe that some facial expressions of emotion are universal.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 13

Which of the following channels of nonverbal communication is regarded as universal across cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Affect displays
B)  Haptics
C)  Proxemics
D)  Illustrators

Question 14

Which of the following terms refers to the study of communication with the body,including the use of hands,arms,legs,and face,to send messages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paralanguage
B)  Haptics
C)  Proxemics
D)  Kinesics

Question 15

A key distinction between the verbal and nonverbal systems of communication is that

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A)  animals do not possess a verbal system of communication.
B)  the verbal system is based on haptics,whereas the nonverbal system is based on kinesics.
C)  the verbal system is based on symbols,whereas the nonverbal systems is signal based.
D)  the verbal system regulates communication,whereas the nonverbal system complements communication.

Question 16

Persons in large power distance cultures are generally less aware of their vocalics (e.g.,volume,intensity)than are persons in small power distance cultures.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Persons in collectivist cultures are more sensitive to olfactics than persons in individualistic cultures.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following countries is considered low contact?

Accepted Answer

A)  United States
B)  England
C)  France
D)  Puerto Rico B

Question 19

Privacy in densely populated locations is often accomplished affectively rather than physiologically.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Emblems are primarily

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A)  vocal characteristics of volume and pitch.
B)  perceptions of smell.
C)  hand gestures that have a direct verbal translation.
D)  dress artifacts.

Exam 8: The Nonverbal Code

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Some languages,called tonal languages,rely on vocalized tones to communicate meaning.

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Exam 8: The Nonverbal Code

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