Body Language Online Quiz

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Welcome to our Body Language Online Quiz, where you'll dive into the fascinating world of non-verbal communication. Are you ready to decode hidden messages and master the art of reading people's gestures, expressions, and postures?
Join us now on this exciting journey as we explore the power of body language and its impact on our daily interactions. Discover the subtle cues that can reveal someone's true thoughts and feelings, and learn how to use your own body language to convey confidence, credibility, and charisma.
Our interactive quiz features a series of engaging questions and scenarios designed to test Read moreyour knowledge and intuition. From deciphering facial expressions to interpreting hand gestures, you'll gain valuable insights into the unspoken language we all use every day.
Challenge yourself and compete with friends to see who can become the ultimate body language expert. Are you ready to uncover the hidden signals? Put your skills to the test and embark on an intriguing journey through our Body Language Online Quiz!
Remember, actions speak louder than words. Let's begin!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Imagine that you walk into a room for an interview, shake the interviewer's hand, sit down, and proceed with the interview. When do you make your first impression?

    • A.

      Between the door and when you’ve taken your seat

    • B.

      After they’ve asked you three questions

    • C.

      During the handshake

    • D.

      While answering the first question

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  • 2. 

    Which man is this woman interested in?

    • A.

      A

    • B.

      B

    • C.

      Both

    • D.

      None

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  • 3. 

    When we encounter someone, what is the part of the bodies that we notice first?

    • A.

      Face

    • B.

      Hands

    • C.

      Eyes

    • D.

      Clothing

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  • 4. 

    If someone's verbal message is out of alignment with their nonverbal message (body language and voice tone), science has shown that we believe their nonverbal message. How much weight do we give someone's nonverbal signals?

    • A.

      Nonverbal signals are twice as powerful as words.

    • B.

      Nonverbal signals are six times more powerful than words.

    • C.

       Nonverbal signals are twelve times more powerful than words.

    • D.

      Nonverbal signals are equally powerful as words.

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  • 5. 

    Can the way we stand and move our body before a test affect our performance on the test?

    • A.

      Yes

    • B.

      No

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  • 6. 

    If someone leans toward you when they say something:

    • A.

      They like the smell of your cologne or perfume.

    • B.

      They are emphasizing a point.

    • C.

      They forgot their glasses and are trying to see you better.

    • D.

      They want to intimidate you.

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  • 7. 

     Which of the following statements about body language is TRUE?

    • A.

      Body language can be conscious or unconscious.

    • B.

      Body language includes only conscious gestures.

    • C.

      Body language includes only unconscious gestures.

    • D.

      Body language is irrelevant in communication.

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  • 8. 

    Emotional information that we unintentionally express through our nonverbal communication, which can be helpful in detecting deception.

    • A.

      Emotion exposures

    • B.

      Emotional emanations

    • C.

      Emotional leakage

    • D.

      Escaped emotions

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  • 9. 

    The facial expression of this emotion often includes the eyebrows being pulled down and together and the lips being pressed tightly together.

    • A.

      Anger

    • B.

      Sadness

    • C.

      Happiness

    • D.

      Fear

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  • 10. 

    The following are valid conclusions, based on research, about gestures and cultures:

    • A.

      Identical gestures always produce identical meanings in different cultures because gestures are natural displays of feelings.

    • B.

      Illustrators usually come naturally to individuals in their cultures.

    • C.

      There are no gestures that mean the same thing to members of different cultures.

    • D.

      Gestures are universally understood and have the same meanings across cultures.

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  • 11. 

    To communicate competently with nonverbal communication:

    • A.

      Observe multiple nonverbal cues before drawing any conclusions about a person's communication

    • B.

      Try to match nonverbal and verbal communication to avoid mixed messages

    • C.

      Monitor your own nonverbal communication

    • D.

      All of the above

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  • 12. 

    What is nonverbal communication?

    • A.

      Communicating with someone by using gestures.

    • B.

      Getting messages across with facial expressions.

    • C.

      Using your body language to convey something to someone else.

    • D.

      All of the above

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  • 13. 

    Which of these is NOT an example of a verbal communication skill?

    • A.

      Language used

    • B.

      Eye contact

    • C.

      Volume of speech

    • D.

      The speed of our speech

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  • 14. 

    Which of the following qualifies as a gesture?

    • A.

      Wave

    • B.

      'Hi there!'

    • C.

      A sad expression

    • D.

      'Goodbye'

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