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What is the non-lexical or non-verbal component of communication?
What is the non-lexical or non-verbal component of communication?
The delivering of messages without the use of words.
Which of the following is NOT included in non-lexical communication?
Which of the following is NOT included in non-lexical communication?
- Paralanguage
- Body Language
- Written Words (correct)
- Proxemics
What are the four techniques in managing facial expressions?
What are the four techniques in managing facial expressions?
Intensify, De-intensify, Neutralize, Mask
The technique used to show strong emotions is called ______.
The technique used to show strong emotions is called ______.
What does proxemics study?
What does proxemics study?
Which of the following is an example of vocal characterizers?
Which of the following is an example of vocal characterizers?
What are presuppositions in communication?
What are presuppositions in communication?
Eye contact during communication is irrelevant to showing interest.
Eye contact during communication is irrelevant to showing interest.
Study Notes
Non-Lexical Communication
- Non-lexical or non-verbal communication refers to delivering messages without using words
- It includes aspects like body language, proxemics, paralanguage, and presuppositions
Body Language
- Expressing ideas or messages through gestures, facial expressions, eye contact, and body stance
- Gestures: hand or head movements that indicate meaning or support ideas
- Facial Expressions: Movements using facial muscles that communicate emotions like anger or surprise
- Intensify: Exaggerated facial expressions to show strong emotions
- De-intensify: Controlling emotions by lessening facial expressions
- Neutralize: Avoiding showing emotions on the face
- Mask: Presenting a different emotion than what you truly feel
- Eye Contact: Looking directly at your audience's eyes, shows interest and engagement
- Body Stance: How you sit or stand that can communicate personality traits
Proxemics
- Study of how people use space, influenced by culture
- In non-lexical communication, it refers to the speaker's use of space, the nearness or closeness to the audience
Paralanguage
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Non-lexical aspects used consciously or unconsciously to alter or nuance meaning
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Reflects impressions of the person being spoken to and past experiences with them
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Vocal Characterizers: Sounds like yawning, whispering, laughing, crying, sighing, etc.
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Vocal Qualifiers: Tone, tempo, rhythm, pitch, volume, intensity, and extent
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Vocal Segregates: Sounds like "uh-uh," "mmm," "uh," or silent pauses
Presuppositions
- Assumptions implied in a statement, even without confirmation
- These assumptions must be mutually known by both the speaker and listener for successful communication
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Explore the nuances of non-verbal communication in our quiz on body language, proxemics, and more. Understand how gestures, facial expressions, and eye contact convey messages without words. Test your knowledge on how these elements impact interpersonal interactions.
