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Nonverbal Communication Quiz
1. Communication without words is called
a. silent speaking
b. verbal communication
c. interpersonal communication
d. nonverbal communication
2. Saying “Hi” while waving is an example of this function
a. repeat
b. contradict
c. substitute
d. regulate
3. Saying “Yes” while shaking your head no is an example of…
a. repeat
b. contradict
c. accent
d. complement
4. When the nonverbal message replaces the verbal message
a. repeat
b. contradict
c. substitute
d. regulate
5. Saying “The fish was this big” while demonstrating with your hands is an example of
this function…
a. repeat
b. contradict
c. substitute
d. complement
6. Nodding, making eye contact, and leaning forward are examples of this function…
a. repeat
b. contradict
c. substitute
d. regulate
7. Yelling “That’s it!” while pounding your fist on the table is an example of…
a. repeat
b. contradict
c. accent
d. complement
8. How something is said, not what it said refers to
a. kinesics
b. proxemics
c. haptics
d. vocalics
9. The loudness or softness of voice
a. pitch
b. rate
c. volume
d. quality
10. How fast or slowly a person talks
a. pitch
b. rate
c. volume
d. quality
11. Highness or lowness of voice
a. pitch
b. rate
c. volume
d. quality
12. Sound of voice (raspy, whiny, breathy, nasal, etc.)
a. pitch
b. rate
c. volume
d. quality
13. Communication through the use of space
a. kinesics
b. proxemics
c. haptics
d. vocalics
14. Occupying, controlling, and defending an area refers to…
a. affect displays
b. territoriality
c. kinesics
d. vocalics
15. Zone of space that ranges from 0-1 and ½ feet
a. personal
b. intimate
c. public
d. social
16. Zone of space that ranges beyond 12 feet
a. personal
b. intimate
c. public
d. social
17. Zone of space that ranges from 4-12 feet
a. personal
b. intimate
c. public
d. social
18. Zone of space that ranges from 1 and ½ feet- 4 feet
a. personal
b. intimate
c. public
d. social
19. Nonverbal behaviors that convey emotions
a. illustrators
b. adaptors
c. regulators
d. affect displays
20. Scratching a mosquito bite is an example of…
a. illustrators
b. adaptors
c. regulators
d. affect displays
21. A person’s appearance based on clothing, hair, or artifacts is called
a. proxemics
b. kinesics
c. object language
d. haptics
22. Use of time is called
a. chronemics
b. vocalics
c. haptics
d. kinesics
23. Haptics refers to use of
a. space
b. time
c. voice
d. touch
24. Short answer: Choose one area of nonverbal communication that we discussed in
class (vocalics, kinesics, proxemics, appearance, chronemics, or haptics) and describe
how it is an important aspect of everyday communication. In other words, discuss its
implications for communication in our lives. You may give examples if you wish.
Your answer should reflect information you have learned in class.
25. Choose one of the pictures below to examine. Write the letter of the picture you chose
next to your answer! Describe the meaning being communicated through nonverbal
behavior. Be specific and reflect your knowledge of the content taught in class.
Picture A
Picture B