Chronemics Quiz on Non-Verbal Communication

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Chronemics

Study of how time influences communication and interpersonal interactions.

Time Orientation

Influences daily behaviors and communication styles.
Psychological Time Orientations categorized into three types: past, present, and future.

Psychological Time Orientations

Past Orientation:
- Decisions based on historical events and values.
- Cultures with this orientation respect ancestors and prior experiences.
Present Orientation:
- Emphasis on living in the moment due to uncertainty about the future.
- Common among youth and economically challenged communities.
Future Orientation:
- Planning and preparing for upcoming events and goals.
- Often shifts focus to this orientation when starting a family.

Biological Time Orientations

Reflection of physical reactions to time and biorhythms.
Influences daily activities based on personal health and energy levels.

Biological Time Orientations Cycles

Physical Cycle: 23-day cycle affecting physical vitality.
Sensitivity Cycle: 28-day cycle impacting emotional responsiveness.
Intellectual Cycle: 33-day cycle influencing cognitive capacity.

Olfactics

Study of scent and its impact on communication.
Memory and emotional responses can be triggered by specific scents.

Olfactics Details

Scent influences the beginning or end of communication.
The deodorant industry is valued at around 3 billion dollars.
Scientific attempts to isolate human pheromones have largely been unsuccessful.

Smell Memory

Triggered by scents that evoke past experiences and associations.
Four components of Smell Memory:
- Origination: Questions the source of a smell (e.g., sweat).
- Attachment: Reflects personal relationships linked to certain scents.
- Environment: Places associated with particular smells bring back memories.
- Smell Adaptation: Adjustment to environments that initially had unpleasant odors.

Tracking Time Orientations

Informal Time:
- Loosely tracked, using relative terms (e.g., “I’ll be there in a bit”).
Technical Time:
- Scientific and precise methods for measuring time.
Formal Time:
- Recognizable structures such as calendars or event tracking.

Components of Formal Time

Ordering:
- Establishes starting points for processes (e.g., weekly routines).
Cycling:
- Marking resets, such as new months or years.
Valuation:
- The worth assigned to time, influencing decisions.
Synthesis:
- Combination of processes and the cumulative nature of time.

Polychronic vs. Monochronic

Polychronic:
- Engages in multiple activities simultaneously.
Monochronic:
- Focused on one task at a time, common in U.S. culture.

Impact of Color

Colors have psychological effects, influencing mood and perceptions.
Warm hues (e.g., gold, pink) create calming environments.
Blue can evoke somber feelings and is often used in restaurants for ambiance.
Bright lighting corresponds to faster-paced activities (e.g., fast food), while dim lighting slows down interactions (e.g., grocery stores).

Impact of Temperature

Ideal productivity is associated with a temperature of 64 degrees.
Excessive exposure to prolonged blue skies can lower productivity.

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Test your knowledge on chronemics, the study of time in communication. This quiz covers concepts like time orientation and psychological time orientations. Explore how different cultures perceive and utilize time in their interactions.

Non Verbal Communication - Chronemics Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is Chronemics?

What influences daily communication according to Time Orientation?

Which of the following is a type of Psychological Time Orientation?

What is a characteristic of Past Time Orientation?

What does Present Time Orientation emphasize?

What defines Future Time Orientation?

What are the Biological Time Orientations?

What does Olfactics study?

What is Smell Memory?

What is the impact of color on psychological effects?

What is the ideal temperature for productivity?

What distinguishes Polychronic from Monochronic cultures?