Non-Verbal Communication Quiz
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What is non-verbal communication defined as according to McConnell?

  • Spoken or written communication that conveys meaning
  • An action that produces or expresses meaning without spoken or written communication (correct)
  • A type of verbal communication that uses body language
  • A way of communicating through spoken words only

    • What is paralanguage in the context of speech?

  • The pitch, volume, and speed of a person's voice (correct)
  • The facial expressions used during a conversation
  • The physical environment in which communication takes place
  • The words spoken during a conversation

    • What are some elements of written texts that contribute to nonverbal communication?

  • The tone and pitch of the writer's voice
  • The language and vocabulary used in the text
  • Handwriting design, spatial word arrangement, and the physical aspects of the page (correct)
  • Punctuation, grammar, and spelling

    • What is a primary focus of nonverbal communication research?

    <p>Face-to-face interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three main areas of nonverbal communication?

    <p>The environment, the physical conditions, and the attitudes of the communicators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the body play in nonverbal communication?

    <p>It enables the receiver to understand the message being conveyed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do nonverbal signs often convey meaning?

    <p>More clearly than verbal messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common phenomenon in human communication?

    <p>Nonverbal responses often accompanying verbal communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Non-Verbal Communication

    • Non-verbal communication is an action that produces meaning without using spoken or written words.
    • It includes facial expressions, body motions, and gestures, and is a powerful means of communication, potentially even more so than spoken words.
    • Non-verbal communication can convey meaning without a word, as the saying goes, "Action speaks louder than words".

    Paralanguage and Written Communication

    • Speech involves paralanguage, which includes elements such as:
      • Voice consistency
      • Speed
      • Pitch
      • Volume
      • Speech style
    • Additionally, paralanguage includes prosodic features such as:
      • Stress
      • Rhythm
      • Intonation
    • Written texts incorporate non-verbal elements such as:
      • Handwriting design
      • Spatial word arrangement
      • Physical characteristics of the page

    Face-to-Face Interactions and Non-Verbal Communication

    • Non-verbal communication research has primarily focused on face-to-face interactions.
    • Face-to-face interactions can be categorized into three main areas:
      • The environment where communication occurs
      • The physical conditions of the communicators
      • The attitudes of both communicators during the conversation
    • The body plays a significant role in non-verbal contact, enabling the receiver to understand the message being conveyed.
    • Non-verbal signs can convey the situation more clearly than verbal messages.
    • Non-verbal responses often accompany verbal communication, which can impact the effectiveness of the message.

    Components of Non-Verbal Communication

    • The components of non-verbal communication include:
      • Facial expressions
      • Body motions
      • Gestures
      • Paralanguage
      • Written non-verbal elements
      • Environmental and physical conditions of the communicators

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