Nonverbal Communication: Understanding Body Language and Facial Expressions

Question 1

When someone crosses their arms over their chest, it usually means they are:

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Feeling defensive or closed off

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Open and welcoming

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Confident and assertive

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Interested in what you have to say

Question 2

Which facial expression is typically associated with happiness?

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Smile

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Frown

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Raised eyebrows

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Pursed lips

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a positive nonverbal cue?

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Nodding your head

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Rolling your eyes

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Sighing

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Fiddling with your hands

Question 4

Which of the following scenarios demonstrates effective nonverbal communication?

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A teacher nodding their head to show they understand

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A student fidgeting in their seat

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A speaker avoiding eye contact with the audience

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A person using a sarcastic tone of voice

Question 5

When someone leans towards you while you're talking, what does it usually mean?

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They're paying attention and want to hear more.

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They're not interested in what you're saying.

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They're feeling tired and want to go to sleep.

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They're nervous and want to avoid eye contact.

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a form of nonverbal communication?

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Writing

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Body language

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Eye contact

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Tone of voice

Question 7

An open and relaxed body posture usually indicates:

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Confidence and openness

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Nervousness and uncertainty

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Anger and aggression

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Sadness and depression

Question 8

When someone makes direct eye contact with you, it usually means:

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They are interested and engaged

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They are trying to intimidate you

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They are uncomfortable

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They are not paying attention

Question 9

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

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Arms crossed

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Legs uncrossed

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Shoulders relaxed

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Head held high

Question 10

A raised eyebrow typically indicates:

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Surprise

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Anger

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Happiness

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Sadness

Question 11

The term for sending messages through body movements is:

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Kinesics

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Proxemics

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Haptics

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Chronemics

Question 12

In personal space, the distance of 0-18 inches is considered:

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Intimate

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Personal

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Social

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Public

Question 13

When someone uses a lot of hand gestures while speaking, it usually indicates:

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Confidence and enthusiasm

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Nervousness and anxiety

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They are trying to hide something

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They are not paying attention

Question 14

How can using positive nonverbal cues, such as smiling and making eye contact, enhance your conversations?

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Make conversations more enjoyable

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Increase your perceived trustworthiness

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Foster stronger relationships

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Have no impact on conversations

Question 15

What is the main reason why people use nonverbal communication?

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To express ideas without using words.

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To influence or control other people.

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To show off their social status.

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To make themselves appear smarter.

Question 16

What does it usually mean when someone has a clenched jaw?

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They are angry or frustrated.

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They are happy or excited.

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They are sad or disappointed.

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They are surprised or amazed.

Question 17

Which combination of nonverbal cues suggests that someone is being aggressive?

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Clenched fists, direct eye contact, and a raised voice.

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Open arms, a smile, and a relaxed posture.

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Crossed legs, folded arms, and a furrowed brow.

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Leaning away, lowered eyebrows, and a tilted head.

Question 18

How can you use nonverbal communication to show someone you are interested in them?

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Maintaining eye contact, smiling, and leaning in slightly.

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Avoiding eye contact, crossing your arms, and leaning away.

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Fidgeting with your hair, biting your nails, and looking at the ground.

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Interrupting them frequently and speaking over them.

Question 19

Which of the following nonverbal behaviors would be considered inappropriate in a job interview?

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Fidgeting in your chair and chewing gum.

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Sitting up straight and making eye contact.

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Wearing a suit or formal dress.

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Smiling and nodding in agreement.

Question 20

How does context play a role in understanding nonverbal communication?

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It provides additional information that can help clarify the meaning of nonverbal cues.

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It is not important when interpreting nonverbal communication.

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It can sometimes lead to misunderstandings of nonverbal cues.

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It should never be considered when interpreting nonverbal communication.

Question 21

Which facial expression is associated with surprise?

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Raised eyebrows and wide eyes

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Frowning and pursed lips

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Smiling and laughing

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Nodding and shaking head

Question 22

How can nonverbal cues help us understand someone's thoughts and feelings?

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By showing us their body language and facial expressions

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By telling us directly

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By reading their mind

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By guessing based on their appearance

Question 23

Which of these is NOT an advantage of good nonverbal communication?

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Makes others feel uncomfortable

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Helps us understand others better

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Improves relationships

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Reduces misunderstandings

Question 24

Why is cultural context important in nonverbal communication?

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Nonverbal cues can have different meanings in different cultures

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Nonverbal cues are always the same across cultures

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Nonverbal cues are only relevant in Western cultures

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Cultural context has no impact on nonverbal communication

Question 25

How can we show respect to others using nonverbal cues?

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Make eye contact and nod

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Cross our arms and avoid gestures

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Smile and avoid eye contact

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Frown and shake our heads

Question 26

What is the difference between open and closed body language?

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Open body language indicates openness and receptiveness, while closed body language indicates defensiveness

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Open body language indicates shyness and insecurity, while closed body language indicates confidence

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There is no difference between open and closed body language

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Open body language is more common in adults, while closed body language is more common in children

Question 27

How can we improve our nonverbal communication skills?

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Observe others, practice in different situations, and ask for feedback

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Read books and watch videos about nonverbal communication

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Guess based on our intuition

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Ignore nonverbal cues completely

Question 28

Which of these is NOT a common form of non-verbal communication?

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Verbal language

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Body language

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Facial expressions

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Eye contact

Question 29

When someone raises an eyebrow, it can express:

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Surprise

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Agreement

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Anger

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Happiness

Question 30

Maintaining eye contact during a conversation usually signals:

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Trust

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Disinterest

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Dishonesty

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Nervousness

Question 31

When a person smiles with only their mouth but not their eyes, it usually indicates:

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Insincerity

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Genuine happiness

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Embarrassment

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Pain

Question 32

What is the term for when someone unconsciously copies another person's body language?

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Mirroring

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Contagious yawning

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Empathy

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Synchrony

Question 33

What is the term for the study of how people use their personal space to communicate?

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Proxemics

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Kinesics

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Oculesics

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Vocalics

Question 34

When interpreting nonverbal cues, which of the following factors is **not** relevant?

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Weather conditions

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Cultural background

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The situation's context

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Personal beliefs and experiences

Question 35

How does culture influence nonverbal communication?

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Cultural norms can affect the appropriate distance to keep during conversations.

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Nonverbal communication is the same in all cultures, with no differences in meaning or interpretation.

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Cultural norms do not impact body language gestures or facial expressions.

Question 36

Which activity will best help you improve your ability to observe and understand nonverbal cues?

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Observing people in a public place and paying attention to their body language

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Writing a story about nonverbal communication

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Talking to your classmates about different types of nonverbal cues

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Watching a video about nonverbal communication and taking notes

Question 37

How can observing someone's body language help you understand their message?

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It can give you clues about their emotions

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It can make you trust them more

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It can make the conversation more fun

Question 38

Which of the following is **not** a form of nonverbal communication?

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Speaking

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Body language

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Eye contact

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Facial expressions

Question 39

A person folding their arms across their chest may be feeling:

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Uncomfortable or defensive

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Confident and open

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Bored or disinterested

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Happy and excited

Question 40

When a person is afraid, they may have which facial expression?

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Wide-eyed and open mouth

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Frowning and pursed lips

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Raised eyebrows and furrowed brow

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Relaxed mouth and smiling eyes

Question 41

Maintaining good eye contact generally shows:

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Honesty and trustworthiness

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Nervousness and insecurity

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Disinterest and boredom

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Anger and hostility

Question 42

When someone's body language does not match their words, it could mean:

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Deception or discomfort

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Honesty and openness

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Confusion or uncertainty

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Confidence and assertiveness

Question 43

A person who leans forward and has an open posture is usually:

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Interested and engaged

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Closed and defensive

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Bored and disengaged

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Angry and aggressive

Question 44

Which emotion is commonly expressed by smiling?

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Happiness

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Sadness

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Anger

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Fear

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a type of nonverbal communication?

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Verbal communication

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Body language

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Eye contact

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Facial expressions

Question 46

What does it mean when someone avoids making eye contact with you?

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They may be nervous or shy

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They are confident and assertive

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They are honest and trustworthy

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They are interested and engaged

Question 47

Which facial expression is associated with happiness?

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Smiling

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Smirking

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Wide-eyed expression

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Raised eyebrows

Question 48

What is one way nonverbal communication can enhance verbal communication?

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It can emphasize or contradict the verbal message

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It can replace verbal communication

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It can have no impact on communication

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It is always accurate and reliable

Question 49

What does a firm handshake typically indicate when meeting someone for the first time?

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Confidence and respect

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Dishonesty and deceit

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Nervousness and anxiety

Question 50

Can cultural factors influence the interpretation of nonverbal cues?

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Yes

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No

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Only in certain cultures

Question 51

Which of the following is NOT a function of nonverbal communication?

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Replacing verbal communication

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Regulating conversation

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Building relationships

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Expressing emotions

Question 52

What is the term for the study of nonverbal communication?

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Kinesics

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Haptics

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Chronemics

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Proxemics