Nonverbal Communication: Touch, Voice, And Environment

Background experiences can help to shape individual touch ethics.

Laughing is an example of _____________. a. verbal communication b. using touch in communication c. nonverbal communication d. using language in communication

Our voices communicate _______________. a. thoughts b. emotions c. credibility d. all of the above

Touch is an everyday part of communication.

*Touch is an essential part of _______________. a. growing up b. well-being c. verbal communication d. all of the above

*Touch ethic is determined by ________________. a. values b. culture c. education d. employment

When asking a question, people often change their __________ at the end. a. facial expression b. gestures c. pitch d. volume

The physical environment (for example, our living spaces) that we, as individuals, create __________________. a. is unrelated to our communication b. reveals information about ourselves c. is a minor aspect of communication d. helps to build relationships

Which of the following is an example of using touch in communication? a. Putting an arm around a grieving friends shoulders b. Shaking hands with a new acquaintance c. Giving a teammate a high five after a great play d. all of the above

What is personal space? a. the area surrounding a person b. the amount of touching you tolerate c. your bedroom d. an assigned seat in a classroom