Comm 101 Chapter 6

American Sign Language is an example of non-verbal communication

• true

• false

Some nonverbal cues are beyond people's control.

• true

• false

Nonverbal cues can be hard to interpret.

• true

• false

You can train yourself to give off the nonverbal cues you want in order to manage your identity.

• true

• false

Nonverbal cues are independent of the relationship between sender and receiver.

• true

• false

When a person crosses their arms, it is a nonverbal cue signifying that they are angry.

• true

• false

Answer explanation

It might mean that, but you cannot assume it always means that. Nonverbal cues are often ambiguous.

In order to interpret a nonverbal cue you need to consider...

• the context

• the history and tone of your relationship with the sender

• the sender's mood

• all of the "above"

Because nonverbal cues are ambiguous, learning how to interpret them is not important.

• true

• false

Answer explanation

The ability to interpret nonverbal cues is a strong predictor of popularity, attractiveness, and overall well-being.

When you tell someone to turn left at the light and you point left, this nonverbal cue is functioning in which capacity?

• repeating

• substituting

• complementing

• regulating

• contradicting

If you glance at your watch during a conversation to signify that you need to wrap this up and get going, this nonverbal cue is functioning in which capacity?

• repeating

• substituting

• complementing

• regulating

• contradicting