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Since touch is the only sense without which we cannot survive, _____________ is a particularly important field of study in nonverbal communication.

A) proxemics
B) haptics
C) kinesics
D) gesticulation

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Parents in every known culture use _______________, a soft, high-pitched vocal tone and highly simplified language, with their infants.

A) paralanguage
B) inflection
C) baby talk
D) cooing

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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In countries such as France and Greece, individuals touch each other significantly more than in other countries because France and Greece are ___________-contact cultures.

One study found that because of differences in their preferred conversational distance, Arab college students regarded those from the United States as aloof, whereas the American students regarded Arab students as overbearing. This research illustrates the influence culture can have on

In electronically mediated communication such as e-mail or instant messaging, we can introduce nonverbal cues through textual representations of facial expressions called

Your preference for believing nonverbal signals even when they conflict with spoken words is especially critical for detecting ________________, when someone is leading you to believe something that they know to be untrue.

Tetsuya has to speak with her physics professor about a grade. When she arrives at his office, she notices his many degrees from prestigious universities displayed on the wall and his shelves are full of thick textbooks. Her professor sits behind a large desk and indicates she should sit in a small, low chair across from him. The professor's use of ____________ proves intimidating to Tetsuya, who finds it difficult to communicate her purpose clearly in that environment.

Which of the following is the scientific study of spatial use.

Rita's boyfriend can be moody after a particularly bad day at work. Before trying to speak to him, Rita has learned to observe him for a few moments, paying attention to his tone of voice, facial expressions, and willingness to kiss her hello. Rita is using multiple _____________________ to help her determine her boyfriend's mood.

Gabe meets with his boss at the end of a busy day at work. He notices his boss keeps frowning as she reviews his report. Gabe thought he did a particularly good job on the report, so he can't understand how she would be displeased. Therefore, Gabe asks his boss, "Is the report what you were wanting"? His boss nods and explains that she has a headache because of the busy day; the report is fine. Gabe was able to decipher his boss's nonverbal message because of what strategy?

Rodney has a job interview scheduled for 9:00

If you hold up your hands a certain distance apart when you say the fish you caught was "this big", your gesture serves as a(n)

Which of the following terms refers to the way we use time?

When they are arguing, Jill notices that her mother uses gestures to try to control the conflict. She'll raise her hand to get Jill's attention and make a "zipping" motion across her mouth when she wants Jill to be quiet. She will also wave slightly when she thinks Jill should say something. Jill's mother is using gestures as ______________ during conflict.

The various behavioral forms that nonverbal communication takes are referred to as nonverbal

Out of all forms of communication, research shows that _____________________ of our most basic emotions are interpreted similarly around the world.

Which of the following is NOT one of Hall's spatial zones?

Sandy has a job interview with a top company in her field. She makes sure to walk into the room confidently, with her head held high. When she sits down for the interview, she makes sure to keep her posture strong and her body still. Which of the following is Sandy paying special attention to?

What are two channels of nonverbal behavior that are particularly important in the communication of emotion?

Which of the following is NOT a way to improve your skills at expressing nonverbal messages?