Nonverbal Communication Quiz

What is nonverbal communication?

• Sharing thoughts and ideas using vocal sounds

• Sharing thoughts and ideas using only words

• Sharing thoughts and ideas using behavior other than words

• Sharing thoughts and ideas using written symbols

What percentage of the meaning we get from communication comes from nonverbal signals?

• 20%

• 50%

• 65%

• 80%

What is the main role of verbal communication?

• To convey emotions and connect with others

• To share complex ideas and express ourselves clearly

• To manage conversations with others

• To release tension during stressful situations

What are emblems in nonverbal communication?

• Gestures that help release tension during stressful situations

• Gestures that help manage conversations with others

• Gestures that have a meaning agreed upon by a community or culture

• Gestures that describe something

What is the purpose of regulators in nonverbal communication?

• To manage conversations with others

• To describe something

• To release tension during stressful situations

• To convey emotions and connect with others

What is the main purpose of eye contact in nonverbal communication?

• To make a good impression when meeting someone new

• To intimidate others

• To establish credibility

• To create connections and share information

What is paralanguage in nonverbal communication?

• Gestures that help manage conversations with others

• Vocalized but nonverbal parts of a message

• Gestures that describe something

• Gestures that help release tension during stressful situations

How do we learn to use nonverbal communication?

• By reading books on nonverbal communication

• By watching movies and TV shows

• By taking classes on nonverbal communication

• By participating in our culture

What are artifacts in nonverbal communication?

• Gestures that help release tension during stressful situations

• Gestures that help manage conversations with others

• Objects and possessions we use that are shaped by the culture we live in

• Gestures that describe something

What is the importance of understanding nonverbal communication?

• It helps in learning new languages

• It helps in understanding written symbols

• It helps in expressing oneself better and avoiding being misunderstood

• It helps in making big business deals