Nonverbal Communication

What is the term for the vocalized but not verbal part of a spoken message, such as speaking rate, volume, and pitch?

According to reliable findings mentioned in the text, approximately what percentage of meaning in communication is derived from nonverbal signals?

Which principle of nonverbal communication explains why it is often more difficult to 'fake' than verbal communication?

What is the term for touching behaviors and movements that indicate internal states like arousal or anxiety, such as clicking a pen or shaking a leg?

What is the term for the study of hand, arm, body, and face movements as a form of nonverbal communication?

A hitchhiker's raised thumb is an example of what type of gesture?

What is the branch of nonverbal studies that focuses on eye behaviors called?

Which of these is NOT listed as a function of eye contact?

The text mentions a core group of universal facial expressions. Which of the following is NOT part of that group?

What is the study of communication by touch known as?

Letting a security screener touch you in ways that would otherwise be inappropriate is an example of what type of touch?

What is the study of paralanguage, which includes vocal qualities like pitch, volume, and rate?

A speaker saying 'I'm fine' in a quick, short tone that indicates otherwise is using vocalics to perform which function?

What is the term for the study of how space and distance influence communication?

For US Americans, what is the distance range of the social zone?

What is the innate drive to take up and defend spaces called?

A person's house, yard, or desk would be considered what type of territory?

The study of how time affects communication is known as what?

What term describes a cultural time orientation where people tend to schedule their time rigidly and do one thing at a time?

The objects and possessions that surround us, such as clothes, jewelry, and space decorations, are referred to as what?

What concept refers to consistency among different nonverbal expressions within a cluster, which makes the communication more credible?

What is the term for the often subconscious practice of using nonverbal cues in a way that matches those of others around us?

The social norm that leads us to avoid making eye contact with people in situations that deviate from the expected, such as witnessing someone fall, is known as what?

According to the text, what is one of the strongest predictors of persuasiveness, which can be negatively affected by the subconscious use of verbal fillers?

Which guideline for interpreting nonverbal messages suggests that we cannot rely on dictionary-like guides to understand nonverbal signals?

The bias that leads us to believe a person is telling the truth, especially if we know and like them, is called what?

What term refers to nonverbal behaviors that occur as we try to control the cognitive and physical changes that happen during states of arousal, such as when deceiving someone?

Which of the following behaviors is listed in the text as being one of the most powerful and reliable nonverbal indicators of deception?

In relational contexts, which nonverbal cues communicate intimacy and signal the connection between two people?

Behaviors like smiling, nodding, and making eye contact that lessen real or perceived distance between communicators are known as what?

What is considered the normal speaking rate in words per minute, which, when slightly exceeded, can increase a speaker's perceived credibility?

For US Americans, what is the distance of the intimate zone?

Which of these is NOT a primary function of nonverbal communication as discussed in Chapter 4.1?

Pointing to the door when you tell someone to leave is an example of nonverbal communication serving which function?

What type of nonverbal communication includes gestures, facial expressions, and eye contact?

According to the text, a head nod is a universal sign of acknowledgement in many cultures and is essentially an abbreviated form of what?

When a person leans forward while sitting, what meaning does this posture typically express?

What is the term for a handshake in which the hands are joined more with the thumb and fingers than the palm, which occurs between the chests of the two huggers?

Which of the four human postures is NOT listed in the text?

Which of the following would be an example of a secondary territory?

What type of time refers to the rhythms of living things, such as the daily cycle that influences when we eat and sleep?

The process of intentionally separating out intrusive or irrelevant thoughts that may distract you from listening is called what?

What are techniques such as acronyms, rhymes, and visualization that can aid in information recall called?

In a professional context, what is a key benefit for salespeople who are skilled at recognizing emotions through nonverbal cues?

What is the 'eyebrow flash' universally recognized as?

In Greece, the common gesture for 'five' or to get attention is called a moutza and is considered what?

What is the term for cultural groups in which people stand farther apart, make less eye contact, and touch less during interactions?

According to research mentioned in the text, how do men and women's levels of disclosure compare when they are engaged in cross-gender communication?

Which statement accurately reflects gender differences in posture discussed in the text?

What is the general finding regarding gender and the expression of anger through facial expressions?