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21.Silence can serve to do all of the following EXCEPT

a.hurt others.

b.convey specific thoughts.

c.convey emotions.

d.give you time to think.

22.The theory that holds that you establish a body buffer zone around yourself against unwanted touching or attack is _____________________ theory.

a.turf defense

b.expectancy violations

c.equilibrium

d.protection

23.The theory that intimacy and distance vary together is _____________________theory.

a.turf defense

b.expectancy violations

c.equilibrium

d.protection

24.You’re more likely to voice agreement than disagreement. This is known as

a.the linguistic relativity hypothesis.

b.confirmation.

c.other-orientation.

d.the spiral of silence.

25.Which of the following is FALSE?

a.Central markers are items you place in a territory to reserve it for others.

b.Boundary markers set boundaries that divide your territory from that of others.

c.Ear markers are identifying marks that indicate your possession of a territory or object.

d.“Ear markers” is a term taken from the practice of branding animals on their ears.

26.Territories that are yours and yours alone are called _____________________ territories.

a.personal

b.social

c.intimate

d.primary

27.Your watch or ring is an example of which of the following?

a.a marker

b.a status indicator

c.an artifact

d.body adornment

28.Which of the following groups is likely to display touch avoidance?

a.People who have communication apprehension.

b.People who don’t self-disclose easily.

c.Men when communicating with other men.

d.All of the above are likely to display touch avoidance.

29.When in her own office, Louise feels more confident and more readily takes on leadership roles. This is an example of

a.the home field advantage.

b.personal space.

c.protection theory

d.territoriality.

30.Which of the following is FALSE?

a.Colors are relatively stable in their meanings from one culture to another.

b.The way you decorate your private spaces communicates something about who you are.

c.People who dress casually tend to act more informally.

d.People with tattoos seem themselves as more creative and risk-prone.

31.Attractive people

a.get better grades in school.

b.are more valued as friends and lovers.

c.are preferred as coworkers.

d.all of the above.

32.Nonverbal communication can be used to manage impressions to foster

a.liking.

b.believability.

c.the hiding of faults.

d.all of the above.

33.College students will perceive an instructor dressed formally as

a.fair and friendly.

b.knowledgeable and organized.

c.enthusiastic and authoritative.

d.professional and flexible.

34.The importance we place on the past, present, or future is called

a.cultural time.

b.biological time.

c.psychological time.

d.physiological time.

35.Which of the following is NOT true in regard to a monochronic culture?

a.Being on time is very important.

b.Interpersonal relationships are more important than tasks.

c.Tasks are scheduled to be accomplished one at a time.

d.The United States is primarily monochronic.