Nonverbal Listening Test

Answer as many of the following questions as you can in the next 5 minutes.
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  1. What does the term nonverbal communication mean?


  1. Give three examples of positive nonverbal communications:


  1. Give three examples of negative nonverbal communications:


  1. Rank order from most influential to least the following forms of nonverbal communications as the best indications of what a person may actually be communicating to you:
        1 2 3
    Body posturing  
    Position of arms and hands  
    Eye contact  


  1. How much of the meaning of a spoken statement comes from the actual works spoken? (check one)
    75%
    7%
    20%


  1. If someone speaks in a monotone, what does this mean and what influence does this have on his or her communications?


  1. "Vocal variety" means which of the following? (check one)
    Traveling comedy shows of the 1980s
    The ability of a speaker to use inflections and pitch
    The ability of the speaker to use breathing techniques and do impersonations


  1. During a meeting between you and a co-worker, he or she moves a chair from behind the desk and asks you to sit down to discuss something. You could interpret this nonverbal communication to mean: (check one)
    He or she is trying to conclude this meeting quickly.
    He or she is distracted.
    He or she is ready to listen to you attentively.


  1. When a person crosses his or her arms during a conversation, this is an indication that: (check one)
    The person may not be in agreement.
    The person is totally supportive of the others person's views and opinions.


  1. Nonverbal communication skills are important to be a good communicator. (check one)
    Yes
    No





Ms. Murkeldove
Business Educator
Polytechnic High School
Fort Worth, TX