Understanding Gesture and Speech

What happens when we realize we've said something in error?

• We continue speaking without pausing.

• We pause to correct it before stopping gesturing.

• We stop gesturing immediately.

• We ignore the error completely.

What does gesture help with in our speech?

• It distracts us from our thoughts.

• It makes our speech longer.

• It helps us remember less.

• It mentally primes a word.

What effect does preventing people from gesturing have on their speech?

• They talk faster.

• Their speech becomes halting.

• They speak more fluently.

• They use more complex words.

What happens to our memory when we cannot gesture?

• We remember less useful information.

• We remember more useful information.

• Our memory improves significantly.

• We forget everything.

How does gesture affect problem-solving?

• It only helps with math problems.

• It has no effect on problem-solving.

• It makes problem-solving harder.

• It makes problem-solving easier.

What is suggested about the relationship between gesture and thought?

• Gesture is unrelated to our thinking process.

• Gesture only helps with physical tasks.

• Gesture is the leading edge of our thought.

• Gesture is a distraction from thought.

What happens to our ability to explain our thinking without gesture?

• We explain better.

• We are less able to explain.

• We explain the same.

• We become more confident.

How long do we stop gesturing before we stop speaking?

• A minute.

• A couple of hundred milliseconds.

• A few seconds.

• We don't stop gesturing.

What does the text suggest about the role of hands in speech?

• Hands know what we will say before we do.

• Hands only help with writing.

• Hands are not important.

• Hands distract from speaking.

What is the overall message of the text regarding gesture?

• Gesture complicates speech.

• Gesture enhances communication and thought.

• Gesture is unimportant.

• Gesture is only for performers.