Function Terms
Language Definitions
Distances
Real Life Examples
Signals and Space
100

What occurs when the same message is sent verbally and nonverbally, or when someone uses the same word choices over and over again to stress a central point?

Repetition

100

What are nonverbal codes?

Nonword symbols, gestures, or vocalizations that communicate meaning.

100

The invisible bubble around a person that helps them feel comfortable is known as___?

Personal Space

100

When speaking to her new professor, Mia used formal language, but with her friends at lunch, she joked and used slang freely

Context

100
What kind of body language is acceptable in a job interview?

Appropriate 

200

What occurs when nonverbal codes are used in place of verbal codes?

Substitution

200

What are vocal cues?

All of the oral aspects of sound except words themselves.

200

The space used for interactions with friends or acquaintances is called____?

Personal Distance

200

Marcus decorated his office with sleek furniture and abstract art to reflect his modern style

Objects 

200

How can a person's facial expressions help them get their point across?

Affective

300

What is using nonverbal cues to strengthen a message?

Emphasis

300

What is regulation?

The use of nonverbal codes to monitor and control interactions with others.

300

The closest zone of space, usually reserved for close relationships, is called____?

Intimate Distance 

300

Elana's collection of antique records reveals her love for history and music. 

Artifacts 

300

How close do you stand to the person in front of you in line?

Social Distance

400

What is it when verbal and nonverbal messages conflict?

Contradiction

400

What are paralinguistic features?

The nonword sounds and nonword characteristics of language, such as pitch, volume, rate, and quality.

400

The act of claiming and defending a physical area as one's own is called____?

Territoriality 

400

During the reunion, Aunt Linda hugged everyone tightly, expressing affection without saying a word.

Tactile Communication


400

Why do speakers stand several feet away from their audience during a presentation?

Public Distance

500

What is going beyond the duplication of the message in two channels? The verbal and nonverbal codes add meaning to each other and expand the meaning of either message alone.

Complementing

500

What is kinesics?

The way we interpret nonverbal behavior related to movement, such as body language and facial expression.

500

The study of how people use space to communicate is called___?

Proxemics

500

Chris arrived 20 minutes early to the meeting to show respect for everyone's time and show his eagerness.

Chronemics

500

When someone sends a message my crossing their arms during a conversation?

Nonverbal Communication 

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