Non-Verbal Communication Quiz

Questions and Answers

Spoken or written communication that conveys meaning

An action that produces or expresses meaning without spoken or written communication (correct)

A type of verbal communication that uses body language

A way of communicating through spoken words only

The pitch, volume, and speed of a person's voice (correct)

The facial expressions used during a conversation

The physical environment in which communication takes place

The words spoken during a conversation

The tone and pitch of the writer's voice

The language and vocabulary used in the text

Handwriting design, spatial word arrangement, and the physical aspects of the page (correct)

Punctuation, grammar, and spelling

Face-to-face interactions Signup and view all the answers

The environment, the physical conditions, and the attitudes of the communicators Signup and view all the answers

It enables the receiver to understand the message being conveyed Signup and view all the answers

More clearly than verbal messages Signup and view all the answers

Nonverbal responses often accompanying verbal communication Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Non-verbal communication is an action that produces meaning without using spoken or written words.
It includes facial expressions, body motions, and gestures, and is a powerful means of communication, potentially even more so than spoken words.
Non-verbal communication can convey meaning without a word, as the saying goes, "Action speaks louder than words".

Speech involves paralanguage, which includes elements such as:
- Voice consistency
- Speed
- Pitch
- Volume
- Speech style
Additionally, paralanguage includes prosodic features such as:
- Stress
- Rhythm
- Intonation
Written texts incorporate non-verbal elements such as:
- Handwriting design
- Spatial word arrangement
- Physical characteristics of the page

Non-verbal communication research has primarily focused on face-to-face interactions.
Face-to-face interactions can be categorized into three main areas:
- The environment where communication occurs
- The physical conditions of the communicators
- The attitudes of both communicators during the conversation
The body plays a significant role in non-verbal contact, enabling the receiver to understand the message being conveyed.
Non-verbal signs can convey the situation more clearly than verbal messages.
Non-verbal responses often accompany verbal communication, which can impact the effectiveness of the message.