Nonverbal Communication

The loudness or softness of the speaker's voice

• rate

• pitch

• volume

• posture

Answer explanation

The loudness or softness of a speaker's voice is referred to as 'volume'. It indicates how loud or quiet the sound is, distinguishing it from rate (speed), pitch (highness or lowness), and posture (body position).

Looking at the audience during a speech

• eye contact

• proxemics

• inflection

• tone

Answer explanation

Looking at the audience during a speech is referred to as 'eye contact'. It helps engage listeners and convey confidence, making it the correct choice over proxemics, inflection, or tone.

Act of moving one's body parts, usually arms, hands, legs, as a means of expression

• gestures

• facial expressions

• vocal distractions

• fluency

Answer explanation

The act of moving body parts like arms and legs to express oneself is defined as gestures. This distinguishes it from facial expressions, vocal distractions, and fluency, which involve different forms of communication.

The speed that a speech is given

• rate

• tone

• pitch

• pause

Answer explanation

The speed at which a speech is delivered is referred to as the 'rate'. This term specifically describes how fast or slow the speech occurs, distinguishing it from tone, pitch, and pause, which relate to other vocal qualities.

When you say you are excited and display a big smile, that is an example of

• regulating

• contradicting

• repeating

• substituting

Answer explanation

When you express excitement verbally and non-verbally (like smiling), you are repeating the same message through different channels. This reinforces your feelings, making 'repeating' the correct choice.

Holding your hand up to indicate stop during an intense conversation is an example of ...

• contradicting

• complementing

• chronemics

• verbal code

Answer explanation

Holding your hand up to indicate stop complements your verbal message by adding a non-verbal cue. This gesture enhances the communication, making it an example of complementing rather than contradicting or using verbal codes.

Stating that you are fine, but your body or facial expressions show otherwise is an example of

• substituting

• regulating

• contradicting

• objectics

Answer explanation

Stating you are fine while your body or facial expressions indicate otherwise exemplifies contradicting. This means your verbal message conflicts with non-verbal cues, highlighting a discrepancy in communication.

Using gestures like rolling your eyes instead of verbalizing is an example of

• regulating

• complementing

• emphasizing

• substituting

Answer explanation

Using gestures like rolling your eyes instead of words is an example of substituting. It replaces verbal communication with non-verbal cues, conveying meaning without spoken language.

The study of the human use of space and distance

• chronemics

• proxemics

• tactile communication

• jingle

Answer explanation

Proxemics is the study of how humans use space and distance in communication. It focuses on personal space and the physical distance between individuals, making it the correct choice for this question.

the highness or lowness of your voice

• rate

• articulation

• pronunciation

• pitch

Answer explanation

The highness or lowness of your voice is referred to as 'pitch'. It describes the frequency of sound waves, distinguishing between high and low tones, making 'pitch' the correct choice.