Nonverbal Communication Flashcards
6 cards from real Communication & Teamwork practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 6 Nonverbal Communication flashcards as text
In a virtual team meeting, how can team members compensate for the lack of nonverbal communication cues?
Answer: Use explicit verbal affirmations, check-in questions, and video to make nonverbal cues more visible
In virtual settings, turning on video cameras and using explicit verbal confirmations helps restore some of the nonverbal information lost in text-only communication.
What does a 'power pose' typically communicate in a professional setting, according to research?
Answer: Confidence, authority, and openness
Open, expansive postures (power poses) are associated with confidence, authority, and readiness, and can influence how others perceive a speaker.
Which of the following best describes 'paralanguage' in communication?
Answer: The vocal elements accompanying speech, such as tone, pitch, speed, and volume, that convey meaning beyond words
Paralanguage refers to the vocal characteristics that accompany speech — such as pitch, tone, and volume — which significantly shape the meaning and emotional impact of a message.
During a performance review, a manager maintains a neutral facial expression throughout. What impact might this have?
Answer: It can create ambiguity, making it difficult for the employee to gauge feedback or sentiment
A neutral expression during a performance review can be unsettling because employees rely on facial cues to interpret how the conversation is going.
What is the impact of poor eye contact during a job interview or team presentation in US professional culture?
Answer: It can be perceived as lack of confidence, dishonesty, or disinterest
In US professional culture, poor eye contact is frequently interpreted as a lack of confidence, evasiveness, or disengagement with the audience.
What does 'kinesics' study in the field of nonverbal communication?
Answer: Body movement, gestures, posture, and facial expressions as a form of communication
Kinesics is the study of body movements, gestures, facial expressions, and posture as nonverbal communication signals.