Comm 252 Chapter 7 Questions with Correct Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: Nonverbal communication can serve a variety of functions; however, it is primarily
________.
Answer: relational
Question 2: Which of the following statements is true of nonverbal communication?
Answer: Being skilled at nonverbal communication is linked to popularity, attractiveness, and
socioemotional wellbeing.
Question 3: One of the biggest problems arising from the lack of nonverbal cues in texting, instant
messaging, and emailing is ________.
Answer: the tendency for jokes ot be misinterpreted as serious statements
Question 4: What does it mean for nonverbal communication to regulate conversation?
Answer: It influences the flow of interaction.
Question 5: When a person's nonverbal communication does not match his or her verbal message, we
________.
Answer: tent o believe the nonverbal message
Question 6: ________ are usually more nonverbally expressive, and they are better at recognizing
others' nonverbal behavior.
Answer: Females
Question 7: German, Swiss, and U.S. cultures are monochronic, which means ________.
Answer: people emphasize punctuality and more rigid scheduling
Question 8: The area of nonverbal communication known as kinesics involves ________.
Answer: body position and movement
Question 9: Which gestures involve unconscious body movements made in response to the
environment?
Answer: adaptors
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Question 1: Nonverbal communication can serve a variety of functions; however, it is primarily
________.
Answer: relational
Question 2: Which of the following statements is true of nonverbal communication?
Answer: Being skilled at nonverbal communication is linked to popularity, attractiveness, and
socioemotional wellbeing.
Question 3: One of the biggest problems arising from the lack of nonverbal cues in texting, instant
messaging, and emailing is ________.
Answer: the tendency for jokes ot be misinterpreted as serious statements
Question 4: What does it mean for nonverbal communication to regulate conversation?
Answer: It influences the flow of interaction.
Question 5: When a person's nonverbal communication does not match his or her verbal message, we
________.
Answer: tent o believe the nonverbal message
Question 6: ________ are usually more nonverbally expressive, and they are better at recognizing
others' nonverbal behavior.
Answer: Females
Question 7: German, Swiss, and U.S. cultures are monochronic, which means ________.
Answer: people emphasize punctuality and more rigid scheduling
Question 8: The area of nonverbal communication known as kinesics involves ________.
Answer: body position and movement
Question 9: Which gestures involve unconscious body movements made in response to the
environment?
Answer: adaptors
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