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Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of kinesics in non-verbal communication?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of kinesics in non-verbal communication?
- An individual choosing to wear a lab coat and carry a stethoscope.
- A manager assigning a larger office space to a senior employee.
- Two friends sitting close to each other on a park bench.
- A person maintaining direct eye contact and nodding to show agreement. (correct)
How does haptics primarily function in interpersonal relationships?
How does haptics primarily function in interpersonal relationships?
- Through the arrangement of space to indicate closeness.
- By establishing status and conveying levels of intimacy through touch. (correct)
- By creating personalized environments with personal objects.
- By reinforcing identity and expressing cultural values.
How do artifacts primarily contribute to non-verbal communication?
How do artifacts primarily contribute to non-verbal communication?
- They define personal territories and control over those spaces.
- They communicate power dynamics through physical contact.
- They communicate identity and personalize surroundings through objects and dress. (correct)
- They interpret emotions and intention through facial expressions.
In what way does proxemics influence communication dynamics in a professional setting?
In what way does proxemics influence communication dynamics in a professional setting?
What impact does physical appearance have on initial interactions?
What impact does physical appearance have on initial interactions?
A newly designed office space features brightly colored walls, an open layout, and adjustable lighting. How do these environmental factors most likely influence employee interaction and productivity?
A newly designed office space features brightly colored walls, an open layout, and adjustable lighting. How do these environmental factors most likely influence employee interaction and productivity?
In a cross-cultural business meeting, the Malaysian representatives consistently arrive 15-20 minutes late. From a communication perspective, how should this behavior be interpreted?
In a cross-cultural business meeting, the Malaysian representatives consistently arrive 15-20 minutes late. From a communication perspective, how should this behavior be interpreted?
During a heated negotiation, one team member abruptly stops speaking and maintains complete silence. What could this silence potentially communicate?
During a heated negotiation, one team member abruptly stops speaking and maintains complete silence. What could this silence potentially communicate?
A supervisor notices that an employee's voice becomes tense and their speech rate increases when discussing a particular project. How should the supervisor interpret these vocal cues?
A supervisor notices that an employee's voice becomes tense and their speech rate increases when discussing a particular project. How should the supervisor interpret these vocal cues?
In an office setting, the manager sets up a meeting room with soft lighting, comfortable seating, and round tables with no clear 'head' of the table. How might this arrangement affect communication?
In an office setting, the manager sets up a meeting room with soft lighting, comfortable seating, and round tables with no clear 'head' of the table. How might this arrangement affect communication?
Flashcards
Kinesics
Kinesics
Body movements and facial expressions that convey messages about identity and emotions.
Haptics
Haptics
The study of physical touch and its significance in communication and relationship dynamics.
Physical Appearance
Physical Appearance
Judgments made based on individuals' looks, influencing perceptions of attractiveness and personality.
Artifacts
Artifacts
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Proxemics
Proxemics
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Environmental Factors
Environmental Factors
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Chronemics
Chronemics
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Paralanguage
Paralanguage
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Silence
Silence
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Furniture Arrangement
Furniture Arrangement
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Study Notes
Non-Verbal Communication Forms
- Nine forms of non-verbal behavior exist, each conveying personal identity, relational messages, and cultural values.
Kinesics
- Body posture and movement, including facial expressions, communicate a lot about self-perception.
- Brisk walking conveys determination, while aimless movement suggests nervousness, impatience, or distraction.
- Facial expressions like smiles (happiness), raised eyebrows (doubt), and stares (anger) convey emotions.
- Spatial arrangement with others displays feelings towards them (friends sit close, competitors stay distant).
Haptics
- Physical touch (haptics) signifies closeness, power, and status.
- Individuals with higher status touch others and invade personal space more frequently than those with low status.
- Women often use touch for connection, while men more commonly use it to assert power and control.
Physical Appearance
- Physical appearance significantly influences initial evaluations and judgements.
- Initial assessment considers gender, skin colour, features, and attractiveness.
- Stereotypes about physique (plump/thin) can affect decisions in hiring, placement, and promotions, though they lack factual basis.
Artifacts
- Personal possessions (artifacts) express individual identities and personalize environments.
- Clothing and accessories communicate identity and perception of others.
- Examples include doctor's white coats and stethoscopes, or military uniforms with rank insignia.
Proxemics
- Space usage (proxemics) conveys intimacy levels and status.
- Distance from others signals feelings (e.g., anger = moving away).
- Higher status individuals often have more expansive personal space.
- Spatial arrangements reflect interaction desires (e.g., furniture arrangement for conversation or for isolation).
Environmental Factors
- Environmental elements (e.g., colours, lighting, temperature) significantly impact feelings and actions.
- Dim lighting can foster romance, whereas dark surroundings can be depressing.
- Comfortable chairs promote relaxation, while stiff chairs indicate formality.
Chronemics
- Time perception and usage (chronemics) establish identities and define interactions.
- Cultural norms regarding waiting time for important people with high status vary.
- Western cultures value speed, while cultures like Malaysia may adopt a more relaxed approach to time and punctuality.
Paralanguage
- Vocal sounds (murmurs, gasps) and vocal qualities (volume, rhythm, pitch, intonation) convey meaning.
- These vocal cues help recipients interpret communication (e.g., as a joke, threat, statement, or question).
- Whispering suggests secrecy and intimacy, whereas shouting indicates anger.
Silence
- Silence can communicate distinct messages, ranging from awkwardness to a deliberate disconfirmation of others (e.g., ignoring someone when angry).
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Description
Explore non-verbal communication forms like kinesics (body language) and haptics (touch). Understand how posture, facial expressions, and physical contact convey emotions, power dynamics, and cultural values. Learn how physical appearance impacts initial evaluations.
