Exam code: 8182
The body language we use communicates a non-verbal message to other people.
Which of the following types of body language is least likely to communicate a message of friendliness?
Closed posture
Open posture
Postural echo
Touch
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Which of the following is not a function of eye contact?
Communicating our emotions to other people
Controlling the flow of our conversations
Perception of depth cues in our surroundings
Showing our feelings of attraction to someone
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Name one factor that affects personal space.
Explain how the factor you have named affects personal space.
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Which two of the following behaviours are examples of using 'verbal communication'?
Option | Behaviour |
|---|---|
A | A chat with your friend about what they are doing later |
B | Crossing your arms to show you are feeling uncomfortable |
C | Looking at the teacher to show you are listening to them |
D | Sending a text message to arrange when you are meeting a friend |
E | Waving when you see your friend on the other side of the street |
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Read the following conversation between two Year 11 students.
Brandon: I was working this weekend and my boss wanted to talk to me about something. Even though he was standing the same distance away from me as you are now, it felt like he was standing way too close. Lane: That’s interesting. I have noticed that I feel like that when the Head Teacher is talking to me at school. But I never feel uncomfortable with any of the Year 7 students standing that close. |
Outline how status can affect personal space.
Refer to both Brandon and Lane’s comments in your answer.
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Read the item and then answer the question that follows.
Mary and Tracey are best friends, but their teacher does not allow them to sit together in class. When Mary comes into the classroom, Tracey smiles at her and Mary waves back. When the teacher is not looking Tracey passes a note to Mary. After Mary reads the note she laughs out loud and their teacher is not pleased. The teacher tells both girls to stop being silly and pay attention. Mary frowns at the teacher. |
From the passage above, identify two examples of verbal behaviour and two examples of non-verbal behaviour.
Verbal behaviour | Non-verbal behaviour |
|---|---|
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The body language we use communicates a non-verbal message to other people.
Which type of body language is most likely to signal openness and friendliness to another person?
Closed posture.
Open posture.
Postural mismatch.
Avoiding touch
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Which of the following is a function of postural echo?
Signalling distance from another person.
Expressing anger.
Covering up or masking true feelings.
Signalling attraction or liking.
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Describe how status affects personal space.
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Read the following conversation.
Wasim: My psychology teacher told us that over 70 percent of all communication is non-verbal. Evan: That sounds like a lot – is it because everyone is using social media to message each other instead of talking to one another in person? Wasim: I’m not sure that’s what my teacher meant by non-verbal communication. |
Outline the difference between non-verbal communication and verbal communication.
Refer to the conversation above in your answer.
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Read the following descriptions of types of body language.
Write A, B, C or D in the box next to each description.
Mirroring another person’s body position | |
Positioning the arms so that they are folded across the body |
A | Closed posture |
B | Open posture |
C | Postural echo |
D | Touch |
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Read the following conversation.
Two students are talking about some of their teachers. Mina: “Have you noticed our Psychology teachers talking to each other? When Mr Brent talks to Mr Douglas, they stand close together. But when Mr Brent and Miss Williams talk, they stand further apart.” Amelia: “Yes – and when Mr Brent talks to the Head Teacher, Mrs Wilkes, he stands even further away.” |
Use the conversation above to explain two factors that can affect personal space.
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Read the following conversation.
Aaron | “Hi Rosie.” He pauses. “How are you… um… feeling today?” |
Rosie | “Can’t you tell by looking at me?” |
Aaron | He pauses. “Um…, well not really. I think, I think it’s because your…err…. sunglasses are hard for me to see through.” |
In the conversation, eye contact has been affected by Rosie wearing sunglasses.
What is meant by eye contact?
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Identify two functions of eye contact that could have been affected by Rosie wearing sunglasses.
Use the conversation between Aaron and Rosie to explain at least one of the functions of eye contact that you have identified.
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A friend of yours is going to have an interview for a summer holiday job and asks for your advice about body language.
Using your knowledge of psychology, suggest an appropriate posture for your friend to use during the interview. Justify your answer.
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State two factors that affect personal space.
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Use an example to explain how one of the factors that you have stated in Question 15a affects personal space.
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