Non-Verbal Communication: Understanding Body Language and Facial Expressions

Question 1

Which type of non-verbal communication uses hand and arm movements to convey messages?

Accepted Answer

Gestures

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Body language

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Facial expressions

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Eye contact

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a method of non-verbal communication?

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Written words

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Body language

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Facial expressions

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Hand gestures

Question 3

What is the term for the way we use our bodies to communicate without using words?

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Kinesics

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Proxemics

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Haptics

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Chronemics

Question 4

Which facial expression typically shows happiness?

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Smiling face

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Frowning face

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Raised eyebrows

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Pursed lips

Question 5

What is the appropriate amount of personal space to keep between you and someone you don't know well?

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Social distance

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Intimate distance

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Personal distance

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Public distance

Question 6

Which gesture often means 'yes'?

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Nodding head

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Shaking head

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Winking

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Shrugging shoulders

Question 7

True or False: Non-verbal communication is always accurate and can be interpreted correctly.

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False

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True

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a type of non-verbal cue?

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Talking

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Body language

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Facial expressions

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Hand gestures

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an example of non-verbal communication?

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Speaking loudly

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Body language

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Facial expressions

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Gestures

Question 10

What is a common non-verbal cue that indicates defensiveness?

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Crossed arms

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Open arms

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Direct eye contact

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Smiling

Question 11

How can eye contact enhance communication?

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It shows interest and trust.

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It makes the other person feel uncomfortable.

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It is a sign of disrespect.

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It has no impact on communication.

Question 12

Which of these is a type of non-verbal cue?

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Nodding

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Writing

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Speaking

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Singing

Question 13

What does the term 'body language' mean?

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Communication through the body's movements and posture

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Communication through the eyes

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Communication through hand gestures

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Communication through facial expressions

Question 14

Which of these facial expressions usually shows happiness?

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Smiling eyes and upturned mouth

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Raised eyebrows and furrowed brow

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Pursed lips and narrowed eyes

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Drooping eyelids and wide mouth

Question 15

What is the main purpose of gestures in communication?

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To emphasize or enhance verbal messages

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To replace verbal language

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To express emotions that cannot be spoken

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To control the conversation

Question 16

Which of these is an example of a non-verbal cue that contradicts another cue during a job interview?

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Smiling while avoiding eye contact

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Firm handshake and direct eye contact

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Fidgeting hands and slouched posture

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Confident smile and open body language

Question 17

Which of these is an example of a positive non-verbal cue in a presentation?

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Confident posture and direct eye contact

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Crossed arms and no eye contact

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Fiddling with hands and mumbling

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Slouching and looking at the floor

Question 18

When someone crosses their arms, it often indicates they are feeling:

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Defensive or closed off

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Open and receptive

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Unsure of what to do

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Bored

Question 19

Which facial expression usually means someone is happy?

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Wide smile with upturned corners of the mouth

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Raised eyebrows and furrowed forehead

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Tightly pursed lips and narrowed eyes

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Wrinkled nose and furrowed brow

Question 20

Non-verbal cues can sometimes contradict verbal communication by:

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Sending a different message than the words

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Reinforcing the verbal message

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Adding no additional meaning to the verbal message

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Preventing the verbal message from being understood

Question 21

Which of the following is an example of a positive non-verbal cue?

Accepted Answer

Nodding head

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Crossed arms

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Frowning

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Looking away

Question 22

Which of these is important to consider when interpreting non-verbal cues?

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The meaning of gestures can vary across cultures

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Body language is universally the same

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Facial expressions are always reliable indicators of emotions

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Non-verbal communication is not affected by culture

Question 23

What is the difference between intentional and unintentional non-verbal cues?

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Intentional cues are consciously sent, while unintentional cues are not.

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Unintentional cues are consciously sent, while intentional cues are not.

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There is no difference between intentional and unintentional non-verbal cues.

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Intentional cues are more reliable than unintentional cues.

Question 24

What do we NOT communicate through non-verbal cues?

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Spoken words

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Emotions

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Intentions

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Attitudes

Question 25

'Body language' refers to:

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Communicating through physical movements

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Using gestures to convey messages

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Expressing emotions through facial expressions

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Establishing connections with others through eye contact

Question 26

Which facial expression often shows happiness?

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Smiling

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Frowning

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Raising eyebrows

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Pursing lips

Question 27

What might it mean if someone crosses their arms while talking?

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They feel defensive or closed off

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They are open and receptive

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They are very interested in what you say

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They are trying to scare you

Question 28

Which gesture is often used to show agreement?

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Nodding one's head

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Shaking one's head

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Waving one's hand

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Shrugging one's shoulders

Question 29

Which example shows good non-verbal communication?

Accepted Answer

A teacher makes eye contact and uses hand gestures to explain

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A speaker reads from notes and avoids eye contact with the audience

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A student fidgets and yawns during a presentation

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A listener sits with crossed arms and a frown

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a type of non-verbal communication?

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Verbal communication

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Body language

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Facial expressions

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Gestures

Question 31

What is the term for using body language to express feelings?

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Kinesics

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Proxemics

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Haptics

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Oculesics

Question 32

Which facial expression is often associated with sadness?

Accepted Answer

Frowning

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Wide smile

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Raised eyebrows

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Pursed lips

Question 33

What does the term 'proxemics' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Use of personal space

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Eye contact

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Body posture

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Hand gestures

Question 34

Which gesture is commonly used to indicate disagreement or rejection?

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Shaking head

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Nodding

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Shrugging

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Pointing

Question 35

How can non-verbal communication affect communication?

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It can support or contradict the message.

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It can replace the need for words.

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It has no impact on communication.

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It always makes communication more difficult.

Question 36

Why do different cultures sometimes interpret the same non-verbal cue differently?

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Cultural norms and values affect how people understand non-verbal cues.

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Different cultures have different sets of non-verbal cues.

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Non-verbal cues are always unclear and can be interpreted in many ways.

Question 37

Which of these is a non-verbal cue that often suggests happiness?

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A big smile

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Frowning

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Rubbing your eyes

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Folded arms

Question 38

What might it mean if someone avoids making eye contact with you?

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They may feel uncomfortable or be dishonest.

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They may be very attentive to what you're saying.

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They may be very interested in what you're saying.

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They may be trying to intimidate you.

Question 39

In many countries, which of these gestures is a sign of respect?

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Bowing your head

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Waving your hand

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Giving a thumbs up

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Pointing at someone

Question 40

Which non-verbal cue can show that someone is interested in listening to you?

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Leans in towards you

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Crosses their arms

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Looks away from you

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Yawns while you're talking

Question 41

Which of the following is an example of a facial expression?

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A glare

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A whistle

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A shout

Question 42

What might it mean if someone crosses their arms over their chest?

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They may feel defensive or closed off.

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They may be open to chatting.

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They may be cold.

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They may be interested in what you're saying.

Question 43

Which of these can be a non-verbal cue of anger?

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Clenched fists

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A calm facial expression

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A relaxed body posture

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A big smile

Question 44

What is the main purpose of non-verbal communication?

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To send messages without using words.

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To distract people from what is being said.

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To confuse the listener.

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To replace verbal communication completely.

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a type of non-verbal cue?

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Talking

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Facial expressions

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Body language

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Eye contact

Question 46

How do non-verbal cues affect verbal communication?

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They can emphasize, clarify, or even contradict the words that are spoken.

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They have no effect on verbal communication.

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They can completely replace the need for spoken words.

Question 47

Which of the following is a type of non-verbal communication?

Accepted Answer

Body language

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Speaking

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Writing

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Singing

Question 48

Which of the following is considered a positive body language cue?

Accepted Answer

Smiling

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Hands on hips

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Frowning

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Crossed arms

Question 49

What does the term 'proxemics' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Use of personal space

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Hand gestures

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Facial expressions

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Body language

Question 50

Which of the following is an example of a closed body language posture?

Accepted Answer

Arms crossed over chest

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Leaning forward

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Uncrossed legs

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Open arms

Question 51

What is a common non-verbal cue used to indicate interest or attention?

Accepted Answer

Eye contact

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Touching hair

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Tapping fingers

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Yawning

Question 52

Which of the following is a benefit of using non-verbal communication effectively?

Accepted Answer

Enhances understanding and builds rapport

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Reduces the need for verbal communication

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Makes communication more formal

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Can be used to deceive others

Question 53

Which of the following facial expressions is typically associated with sadness?

Accepted Answer

Frowning

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Smiling

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Wide-eyed

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Raised eyebrows

Question 54

What is the primary purpose of using gestures in communication?

Accepted Answer

To emphasize and clarify messages

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To express emotions

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To replace verbal communication

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To attract attention