Chapter 4: Nonverbal Communication Quiz

What is nonverbal communication?

• Using words to create meaning with others

• Using messages other than words to create meaning with others

• Using facial expressions to create meaning with others

• Using vocal volume to create meaning with others

What percentage of our daily communication behaviors are conducted nonverbally?

• 10% - 30%

• 30% - 50%

• 60% - 90%

• 90% - 100%

Which of the following is an example of repeating in nonverbal communication?

• Saying you are excited with a big smile on your face and animated hand gestures

• Hugging a friend and telling him that you really care about him

• Holding your hand up when saying stop

• Rolling your eyes when someone says something you disagree with

What occurs when your verbal and nonverbal messages conflict?

• Repeating

• Emphasizing

• Contradicting

• Substituting

Which of the following is an example of substituting in nonverbal communication?

• Saying you are excited with a big smile on your face and animated hand gestures

• Hugging a friend and telling him that you really care about him

• Holding your hand up when saying stop

• Rolling your eyes when someone says something you disagree with

What does a thumbs up gesture mean in the United States?

• Approval

• Disapproval

• Agreement

• Confusion

How is respect shown through eye contact in different cultures?

• By averting your eyes

• By looking directly in their eyes

• By blinking rapidly

• By closing your eyes

What is the study of bodily movements, including posture, gestures, and facial expressions called?

• Kinesics

• Emblems

• Illustrators

• Adaptors

Which nonverbal movements control the flow or pace of communication?

• Emblems

• Illustrators

• Affect Displays

• Regulators

What are nonverbal movements of the face and body used to show emotion called?

• Emblems

• Illustrators

• Affect Displays

• Regulators