Communication and Nonverbal Cues Quiz

Test your knowledge of nonverbal communication with questions on gestures, eye contact, paralanguage, proxemics, and more in this quiz.

#1

Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication?

Speaking
Writing
Gesturing
Listening
#2

In the context of communication, what does the term 'gestures' primarily refer to?

Verbal expressions
Movements of hands or body
Facial expressions
Written symbols
#3

Which facial expression is commonly associated with happiness?

Frown
Smile
Raised eyebrows
Blank stare
#4

What does the term 'posture' primarily refer to in nonverbal communication?

Movements of hands
Body position and alignment
Facial expressions
Gestures with specific meanings
#5

Which nonverbal cue is often associated with positive reinforcement in communication?

Blank stare
Smile
Frown
Avoiding eye contact
#6

What does eye contact often signify in communication?

Disinterest
Confidence
Deception
Fear
#7

Which term refers to the study of body movements and gestures as a means of communication?

Linguistics
Proxemics
Kinesics
Chronemics
#8

What nonverbal cue is often associated with openness and receptiveness in communication?

Crossed arms
Leaning forward
Avoiding eye contact
Tapping fingers
#9

Which of the following is an example of a nonverbal cue related to paralanguage?

Pitch of voice
Written words
Handshake
Facial expression
#10

What is the term for the study of the perception and use of time in communication?

Kinesics
Haptics
Proxemics
Chronemics
#11

What is the primary function of paralanguage in communication?

Expressing thoughts
Using written symbols
Conveying emotions through vocal cues
Using gestures
#12

In the context of nonverbal communication, what does the term 'haptics' refer to?

Facial expressions
Touch communication
Spatial distance
Time perception
#13

What is the term for the use of physical space in communication, such as personal space and territoriality?

Proxemics
Chronemics
Kinesics
Haptics
#14

Which nonverbal cue can indicate nervousness or anxiety in a person?

Steady gaze
Slow and deliberate movements
Fidgeting or tapping
Relaxed posture
#15

What does the term 'emblems' refer to in the study of nonverbal communication?

Universal gestures with specific meanings
Facial expressions
Touch communication
Paralinguistic cues

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