Mastering Effective Paragraph Structure Quiz

The four fundamental components of an effective paragraph are a topic sentence, unity, coherence, and adequate development.

A paragraph is a group of sentences that are all related to the same subject or major theme.

The traits of an effective paragraph are a topic sentence, unity, coherence, and adequate development.

<p>To explain complex concepts to non-experts in an understandable way</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To maintain audience engagement and attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Paraphrasing only the highlights of a source text or speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pulling out highlights from the source</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>12</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To make it coherent, clear, and concise</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Good organizational skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Paralanguage = Use of voice Proxemics = Study of personal space Kinesics = Use of body language Haptics = Use of touch</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oculesics = Patterns of fixation Chronemics = Use of time Emblems = Gestures with specific meanings Illustrators = Gestures that accompany speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nonverbal communication conveys more meaning than verbal communication = Some scholars' viewpoint Most people trust forms of nonverbal communication over verbal communication = Some scholars' viewpoint Scholars argue that nonverbal communication can convey more meaning than verbal communication = Some scholars' viewpoint Nonverbal communication is more trustworthy than verbal communication = Some scholars' viewpoint</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Publication of The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals by Charles Darwin = Start of the study of nonverbal communication Realization of communication by gestures and expressions in animals = Inspiration for studying nonverbal communication Questioning the relevance of nonverbal communication = First study of nonverbal communication Recognition of nonverbal communication conveying more meaning than verbal communication = Modern viewpoint on nonverbal communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Charles Darwin = Argued that mammals, including humans, show emotion through facial expressions Frieda Fromm-Reichman and Henry Brosin = Participated in the Natural History of an Interview project Norman A. McQuown and Charles Hockett = Participated in the Natural History of an Interview project Clyde Kluckhohn and David M. Schneider = Initially participated in the Natural History of an Interview project</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1872 = Start of scientific research on nonverbal communication and behavior with Charles Darwin's book 1920s = Emergence of behaviorism paused further research on nonverbal communication 1955-56 = Beginning of the study of nonverbal communication as recorded on film Late 1800s = Introduction of nonverbal communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Serviceable associated habits = Behaviors that earlier in evolutionary history had specific and direct functions Behaviorism = Theory of learning that describes people's behavior as acquired through conditioning Natural History of an Interview project = Project that involved recording nonverbal communication as part of a study Communicative value = The acquired value of facial expressions as external evidence of internal state</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Baring the teeth = Necessary act before an assault Wrinkling the nose = Reduced inhalation of foul odors Making facial expressions = Continuation due to acquired communicative value throughout evolutionary history Attacking by biting = Led to the necessary act of baring the teeth</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Encoding = Generating information like facial expressions and gestures Decoding = Interpreting information from received sensations given by the encoder Gender and culture = Play important roles in nonverbal communication Nonverbal communication = Involves conscious and unconscious processes of encoding and decoding</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nonverbal communication accounts for 60–70% of human communication = Ray Birdwhistell Nonverbal communication represents two-thirds of all communications = Some authors Ignoring nonverbal communication would cause the listener to miss up to 60% of their communication = Paying attention to both verbal and nonverbal communication is crucial</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nonverbal behaviors = Are multifunctional and may form a universal language system Paying attention to both verbal and nonverbal communication = Crucial, as ignoring nonverbal communication would cause the listener to miss up to 60% of their communication Nonverbal communication strengthens first impressions = Affecting a person's perception in common situations like attracting a partner or in a business interview Study of nonverbal communication focuses on environmental conditions, physical characteristics, and behaviors of communicators = Environmental conditions, physical characteristics, and behaviors of communicators</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Darwin's book was significant as it initiated scientific research on nonverbal communication and behavior by proposing that all mammals, including humans, show emotion through facial expressions, and that these expressions have evolved to have communicative value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The emergence of behaviorism paused further research on nonverbal communication as most psychology researchers were exploring behaviorism, which described behavior as acquired through conditioning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Natural History of an Interview was a project started in 1955–56 which recorded nonverbal communication on film. It involved psychiatrists, linguists, and anthropologists and marked the beginning of the study of nonverbal communication through visual recordings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Darwin proposed that facial expressions persisted due to their acquired communicative value throughout evolutionary history, serving as external evidence of internal states. He also attributed these expressions to serviceable associated habits from evolutionary history.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The book was significant as it initiated an abundance of research on nonverbal communication and behavior, despite not being one of Darwin's most successful books in terms of its quality and overall impact in the field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The initial participants included two psychiatrists, two linguists, and two anthropologists, who recorded nonverbal communication on film, marking the beginning of the study of nonverbal communication through visual recordings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Darwin explained the particular forms of facial expressions as evolved behaviors with communicative value, and attributed them to serviceable associated habits from earlier evolutionary history.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Darwin argued that facial expressions persist due to their acquired communicative value throughout evolutionary history, serving as external evidence of internal states. He also attributed these expressions to serviceable associated habits from evolutionary history.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>60–70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>handwriting style and spatial arrangement</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>environmental conditions, physical characteristics, and behaviors of communicators</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>conscious and unconscious processes of encoding and decoding</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>the act of generating information, such as facial expressions and gestures</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>the interpretation of information from received sensations given by the encoder</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gender and culture play important roles in nonverbal communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>two-thirds</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>both vocally and with body signals or gestures</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>ignoring nonverbal communication would cause the listener to miss up to 60% of their communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nonverbal communication strengthens first impressions, affecting a person's perception in common situations like attracting a partner or in a business interview</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nonverbal behaviors are multifunctional and may form a universal language system</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The three different parts of a nonverbal signal include the basic signal, what the signal is trying to convey, and how it is interpreted. These parts are significant in communication as they determine the accurate transmission and reception of nonverbal messages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Charles Darwin initiated the study of nonverbal communication with the publication of 'The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals' in 1872. This book was significant as it questioned the relevance of nonverbal communication and marked the beginning of scholarly research in this field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The accurate transmission and reception of nonverbal signals depend highly on the knowledge and empathy of the individuals involved. Empathy and knowledge play a crucial role in interpreting nonverbal cues and understanding their intended meanings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some scholars argue that nonverbal communication can convey more meaning than verbal communication. This argument emphasizes the significance and impact of nonverbal cues in conveying messages and understanding interpersonal interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Charles Darwin</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Eye contact, facial expressions, gestures, posture, use of objects, body language, voice, touch, time, and eye contact actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nonverbal communication can convey more meaning than verbal communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The basic signal, what the signal is trying to convey, and how it is interpreted</p> Signup and view all the answers