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Julio asked Dolores how her day at work was. She answered him by shrugging her shoulders. Which nonverbal function is Dolores using? a. Complementing b. Regulating c.Repeating d.Substituting
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substituting
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Adriana always sits in a seat next to the window in French class. One day, Andrew sits in that seat. Adriana gets upset with Andrew for taking the seat that she normally sits in. Which nonverbal concept does this situation describe? a.Haptics b.Kinesics c.Proxemics d.Territory
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territory
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The study of body movement, gesture, and posture is called __________. a. chronemics b. haptics c. kinesics d. proxemics
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kenesics
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Jamie was awakened by her roommate at 5:30 a.m. on a day when she had planned to sleep in until 8:00 a.m. Jamie grumbled to her roommate, "Thanks for waking me up!" This is an example of using __________. a. affect displays b. disfluencies c. emotional intelligence d. paralanguage
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paralanguage
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Which of the following behaviors is an example of a manipulator? a. Picking at your fingernails b. Raising your hand c. Smiling at your professor d. Tapping a classmate's shoulder
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picking at your finger nails
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The study of touch is called __________. a. chronemics b. haptics c. kinesics d. proxemics
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haptics
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Nonverbal behaviors that have precise meanings known to everyone within a cultural group are called __________. affect displays emblems identifiers illustrators
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emblems
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Nonverbal behaviors that accompany and support spoken words are called __________. affect displays emblems identifiers illustrators
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illustrators
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Which of the following behaviors has been identified by researchers as one of the main ways people indicate attraction? Avoiding eye contact Clearing the throat Holding hands Prolonged eye contact
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prolonged eye contact
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Combinations of two or more expressions showing different emotions are called __________. affect blends behavioral illustrators behavioral manipulators emblems
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affect blends
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The study of the way people and animals use space is called __________. haptics kinesics paralanguage proxemics
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proxemics
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Which of the following is considered an appearance factor? Attractiveness Deception Distance Space
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attractiveness
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The earliest means of human communication is __________. attraction deception space touch
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touch
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The first language we learn as infants is __________. affection attraction distance touch
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touch
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The space 4 to 12 feet away from a person is defined as __________. intimate distance personal distance public distance social distance
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social distance
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Which of the following represents a fixed space? Territory Intimate distance Personal distance Social distance
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territory
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The space from skin contact to within 18 inches of a person is defined as __________. intimate distance personal distance social distance territorial distance
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intimate distance
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The space more than 12 feet away from a person is defined as __________. intimate distance personal distance public distance social distance
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public distance
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At what distance does two-way communication become difficult? 18 inches to 4 feet 4 to 12 feet 12 to 25 feet 25 feet or more
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25 feet or more
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Interruptions in speech, such as stammering or the use of uh, um, or er, are also called __________. affect displays disfluencies illustrators microexpressions
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disfluencies
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The study of how humans use and structure time is called __________. chronemics haptics kinesics proxemics
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chronemics
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If you responded to a speaker by saying "Uh-huh" or "I see" and nodding your head in agreement, which function of nonverbal communication would you be using? Accenting Complementing Contradicting Substituting
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accenting
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Momentary expressions that reflect an emotional state are called __________. affect displays disfluencies illustrators manipulators
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affect displays
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Nonverbal communication involves messages expressed through __________ means. nonlinguistic non-relational nonvocal unemotional
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nonlingustic
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Cultures that emphasize punctuality, schedules, and completing one task at a time are said to be __________. chronemic monochronic polychronic synchronic
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monochronic
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Cultures that allow for flexible schedules in which multiple tasks are pursued at the same time are said to be __________. chronemic monochronic polychronic synchronic
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polychronic
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Dr. Pakulski is conducting a field experiment in social science at a restaurant. For the experiment, she observes and takes notes as her assistant sits down next to a randomly selected patron, points a finger at the patron, moves within an arm's length of the patron, touches the patron's face, and sighs heavily before walking away. Which of the following areas of study in nonverbal communication would be least concerned with Dr. Pakulski's experiment? Chronemics Haptics Proxemics Territory
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chronemics
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Which of the following characteristics is a quality of vocal nonverbal communication? Appearance Facial expression Gestures Tone of voice
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tone of voice
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Carla and Jorge make plans to have a quiet weekend in their apartment. Promptly at 9 p.m. Saturday night, Carla's parents arrive for a surprise weekend visit. Startled, Carla stares at her parents and says in a monotone, "Hi, it's sure great to see you." Which function of nonverbal communication is Carla likely using? Accenting Contradicting Regulating Repeating
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contradicting
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What is the most common spacing for two people who work together in an office but who do not know each other well? Intimate distance Personal distance Public distance Social distance
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social distance
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Personal distance is described in this chapter as the space __________ away from another person.
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18 inches to 4 feet
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Which of the following nonverbal behaviors is least likely to be misinterpreted cross-culturally? Avoiding direct eye contact Holding hands Maintaining social distance Smiling
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smiling
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Most scholars agree that __________ factors most heavily influence how men and women behave. biological historical political social
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social
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Nonverbal sensitivity is a major component of __________. affect displays behavioral manipulators emotional intelligence identity management
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emotional intelligence
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"The margin should be one inch," Sandra tells Anthony while holding her thumb and index finger an inch apart. Which nonverbal function is Carla using? Complementing Contradicting Regulating Repeating
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repeating
