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Charles likes to study in a particular spot in the library. Since he knows the library gets crowded after 5 p.m., he goes early, by 3 p.m., to secure his spot. Which of the following nonverbal behaviors is Charles expressing?A.Territoriality B.Punctuality C.Nonconformity D.Inactivity E.Credibility
Interaction adaptation theory suggests that: A.individuals have their own behavioral styles and do not adapt their communication behavior to the communication behavior of others.B.individuals simultaneously adapt their communication behavior to the communication behavior of others. C.individuals can easily adapt their verbal communication behavior, but not the nonverbal communication behavior, to those of others. D.individuals alter the meaning of messages to adapt them to their individual thought processes. E.individuals who are in online relationships have adapted their intimacy levels to match the intimacy levels in face-to-face relationships.
The study of a person's voice is known as _____. A.paralanguage B.haptics C.chronemics D.proxemics E.kinesics
People's possessions and how they decorate themselves and their surroundings are known as _____. A.body artifacts B.seeking gestures C.body kinesics D.physical characteristics E.delivery gestures
Which of the following is a similarity between delivery and seeking gestures? A.Both are universal and do not change from person to person. B.Both are categorized under the contact codes of nonverbal communication. C.Both signal shared understanding between communicators in a conversation D.Both are categorized under the visual-auditory codes of nonverbal communication. E.Both are used to indicate that another person can speak or are used to request to speak in a conversation
The extent to which people turn their legs, shoulders, and head toward or away from a communicator is known as _____. A.body characterizationB.body orientation C.paralanguage D.territoriality E.social distancing
Gestures that indicate another person can speak or that are used to request to speak in a conversation are known as _____. A.delivery gestures B.citing gestures C.seeking gesturesD.turn gestures E.chronemics gestures
Which of the following is a difference between delivery gestures and seeking gestures? A.Delivery gestures signal shared understanding between communicators in a conversation, while seeking gestures request agreement or clarification from the sender during a conversation. B.Delivery gestures acknowledge another's feedback in a conversation, while seeking gestures indicate that another person can speak or are used to request to speak in a conversation C.Delivery gestures are categorized under the contact codes of nonverbal communication, while seeking gestures are categorized under the visual-auditory codes of nonverbal communication D.Delivery gestures are used when expressions do not have verbal referents in a particular language, while seeking gestures are used even when expressions have verbal referents. E.Delivery gestures are universal and do not change from person to person, while seeking gestures change based on the person, place, and time
The study of a person's body movement and its effect on the communication process is known as _____.a.kinesics b.haptics c.acoustics d.chronemics e.proxemics
Jenny and Karen are colleagues at work. They usually talk about a wide range of topics. However, the topics are hardly discussed in detail. In this case, Jenny and Karen's communication is best described as being: low in breadth and low in depth. low in reciprocity and high in depth. high in breadth and low in depth. high in breadth and high in depth. high in reciprocity, high in depth.
To be competent in self-disclosure, people should:be able to estimate and balance its risks and benefits. divulge personal information and should not hide any facts. use more nonverbal communication than verbal communication. indulge in dualism. expect reciprocity.
Jenny had been feeling annoyed with Sarah for always borrowing her things and not returning them on time. She had been keeping these emotions to herself for a long time. Jenny finally disclosed her feelings to Sarah and felt very relieved. Jenny has self-disclosed and has experienced _____. the dyadic effect reciprocitycatharsis topical intimacy the story effect
Marcy believes that self-disclosing will cause her to lose her sense of mystery and uniqueness. Marcy's reason for not wanting to self-disclose is linked to her need to: avoid conflict.maintain her image. reduce stress. avoid getting hurt. protect relationships.
____ conditions are central to the therapeutic process.
A primary way helpers tend to use their facial expressions is to reinforce client behavior through processes such as _________.
_________ in facial expression gives clients the feeling that you are alert and responding to ongoing communication.
A helper's behavior can contribute to a client's feelings of ________.
The challenging response should be used in a way that helps clients _______ their behavior rather than making them ________ about it.
Clients are more likely to share _______ before ________.
When delivering a challenge response, be sure to offer significant _________ _______.