AnswersCR Speech ELECTIVE 1 semester E6001OXThe Characteristics of Nonverbal Communication

The Characteristics of Nonverbal Communication Answers

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Verbal and nonverbal communication can be integrated in order to do all of the following, except:

A
Accent or emphasize a part of verbal communication
B
Complement, or add meaning too, verbal communication
C
Contradict one another
D
“Turn off” nonverbal communication
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Which of the following statements is not true?

A
Nonverbal communication is subject to interpretation.
B
Nonverbal communication can be turned off.
C
Nonverbal communication is less finite and rigid than language.
D
Nonverbal communication can be interpreted differently by different people and in different situations.
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Nonverbal communication relies on _________________.

A
multiple channels
B
continuous feedback
C
ambiguous interpretation
D
finite and rigid language
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Jane was sent by her Chicago-based company to a business convention in Tokyo, Japan. While at lunch, she and several other Americans in attendance sat together at lunch. As they laughed and enjoyed themselves, Jane noticed that many people glanced at them uncomfortably and whispered to each other. When Jane asked the young waitress what was wrong, the girl avoided eye contact with her, shook her head without saying a word, and quickly walked back to the kitchen. Based on what you know about nonverbal communication, give at least three explanations for the misunderstandings between the people in this scenario.

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Which of the following is an example of using nonverbal communication to complement verbal communication?

A
clapping after a performance, yelling/cheering during a sporting event
B
holding up a hand to indicate you do not wish to be interrupted or to stop communication
C
smiling while recounting an experience you found amusing
D
crossing fingers to indicate lying
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Based on what you know about nonverbal communication, describe all the different types of nonverbal messages being conveyed in these photographs and how the children and grandparents are integrating nonverbal communication with their verbal communication.

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Verbal and nonverbal communication often work together to convey ______________.

A
messages
B
culture
C
language
D
multiple channels
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Which of the following is an example of using nonverbal communication to substitute for verbal communication?

A
holding up a hand to indicate you do not wish to be interrupted, while mouthing the words, "not now."
B
holding a finger over your mouth to ‘shhh’ someone, nodding your head to say yes
C
gesturing towards the door while saying, “Let’s go”
D
clapping after a performance, yelling/cheering during a sporting event
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The informational flyer was provided as a ______________ to the lecture.

A
complement
B
contradiction
C
complication
D
concept
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The prosecutor repeated herself and spoke very loudly and clearly to the jury to help ____________ her point.

A
illustrate
B
illuminate
C
demonstrate
D
emphasize

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