Nonverbal Communication Test - Coaching Speech



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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

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