COMM 214 Chapter 9

During first encounters, verbal communication has more impact than nonverbal communication.

False

People are more likely to believe verbal messages than nonverbal ones.

False

People who speak quickly are less effective communicators than those who speak at a moderate speed or slowly, even when they enunciate clearly.

False

Semifixed features of environments are stable and unchanging elements, such as walls, ceilings, and floors.

False

The meaning of eye contact is consistent across cultures.

False

The only way we use nonverbal communication to express intimacy is through touch.

False

Which of the following statements about nonverbal communication is incorrect? -It is governed by formal rules of behavior. Its intended meaning is often ambiguous. -It is influenced by a person's gender. -It conveys more meaning than verbal communication. -It is significantly influenced by a person's culture.

It is governed by formal rules of behavior.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four characteristics of gender and nonverbal communication? -Women are better than men at both sending and receiving nonverbal messages. -Men show greater facial expressiveness than women. -Women gaze more at others during interpersonal interaction. -Men are more territorial than women. None of the options are correct.

Men show greater facial expressiveness than women.

5. During their interaction, both Pat and Sam make frequent eye contact, stand about three feet apart, and smile often. Which of the following is most likely true about Pat and Sam? -Pat and Sam are both women. -Pat is a woman; Sam is a man. -Pat and Sam are both men. -Pat and Sam are newly acquainted. -No options are correct.

Pat and Sam are both women.

A person who stands too close, touches, and points at another person during an interpersonal encounter may be displaying dominance.

True

An individual's notion of personal space may vary across cultures.

True

Communicating through friendship-warmth touch is more common in Hispanic cultures than European cultures.

True

During conversations, we read others' nonverbal communication to gauge their interest levels

True

Individuals who possess strong nonverbal skills are more satisfied in their relationships.

True

Nonverbal communication helps people present different aspects of their self to others.

True

Nonverbal communication through haptics (touch) is a critical part of infant development.

True

Posture can communicate both immediacy and power.

True

Women tend to be more accurate than men in their interpretations of others' nonverbal expressions.

True

Wiping sweat off your forehead is an example of which of the following types of gestures? -illustrator -regulator -adaptor -emblem -none of the options are correct

adaptors

Nonverbal messages are expressed via all of the following EXCEPT: -auditory -emoticons/emojis -visual -tactile -all of the options are correct

all of the options are correct

Which of the following gestures represents a specific verbal meaning? -illustrator -regulator -adaptor -emblem -none of the options are correct

emblem

One factor that's related to physical attractiveness across cultures is _________? -hairstyle -eye color -weight -facial symmetry -none of the options are correct.

facial symmetry

What is the range for social space? -twelve or more feet -four to twelve feet -eighteen inches to four feet -zero to eighteen inches -none of the options are correct

four to twelve

Which type of touch is performed to accomplish a task? -friendship-warmth -social-polite -love-intimacy -functional-professional -none of the options are correct

functional-professional

Tammy tells her friend, "I'm having a great time," while yawning and staring off into space. Which of the following best describes Tammy's behavior?

mixed message

When Tim tried to interrupt his mother's conversation, she held up her index finger. This gesture is an example of which of the following? -illustrator -regulator -adaptor -emblem -none of the options are correct

regulator

When someone nods their head up and down and says "yes" at the same time, what function of nonverbal communication does the nodding accomplish? -spotlighting -enhancing -replacing -contracting -reiterating

reiterating

Which of the following behaviors might communicate submissiveness within the context of an interpersonal encounter? -smiling frequently -staring at the other person -touching the other person often -remaining silent -interrupting the other person

smiling frequently

Which of the following vocal characteristics is defined as a combination of richness and breathiness? -loudness -pitch -speech rate -tone -no options are correct

tone