Non-Lexical Communication
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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?

  • Paralanguage
  • Body Language
  • Written Words (correct)
  • Proxemics
  • What are the four techniques in managing facial expressions?

    Intensify, De-intensify, Neutralize, Mask

    The technique used to show strong emotions is called ______.

    <p>Intensify</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does proxemics study?

    <p>People's use of space as a special elaboration of culture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of vocal characterizers?

    <p>Yawning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are presuppositions in communication?

    <p>Assumptions or beliefs implied in an utterance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Eye contact during communication is irrelevant to showing interest.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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

    • Non-lexical aspects used consciously or unconsciously to alter or nuance meaning

    • Reflects impressions of the person being spoken to and past experiences with them

    • Vocal Characterizers: Sounds like yawning, whispering, laughing, crying, sighing, etc.

    • Vocal Qualifiers: Tone, tempo, rhythm, pitch, volume, intensity, and extent

    • 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.

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