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What is the primary tool for establishing nonverbal connections in Western cultures?

  • Eye contact (correct)
  • Paralanguage
  • Facial expressions
  • Body language

What type of signifier is a photo?

  • Indexical
  • Symbolic
  • Metaphorical
  • Iconic (correct)

Which type of code is 'aimed at a defined, limited audience'?

  • Universal code
  • Cultural code
  • Broadcast code
  • Narrowcast code (correct)

What does anchorage in semiotics refer to?

<p>Directing the viewer through multiple meanings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Territoriality' in nonverbal communication refers to:

<p>'Laying claim to particular areas' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Semiotics' is a methodology tailor-made for understanding:

<p>'Consumer behavior' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'paralanguage' refer to in nonverbal communication?

<p>Tone and emphasis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'connotation' refer to in semiotics?

<p>'Socio-cultural and personal associations of the sign' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three channels in presentations according to the text?

<p>'Verbal, non-verbal, audio-visual' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'complementary' function refer to in nonverbal communication?

<p>'Reinforcing verbal messages' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of signifier indicates cause and effect?

<p>'Indexical' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'regulatory' function refer to in nonverbal communication?

<p>'Controlling interactions' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does NVC stand for in the context of the text?

<p>Non-Verbal Communication (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In cases of contradiction between verbal and non-verbal signals, what are people more inclined to believe?

<p>The non-verbal message (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of bodily movement called?

<p>Kinesics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which function does eye contact serve according to the text?

<p>Regulating the flow of communication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does ethos involve in persuasion according to the text?

<p>Establishment of speaker credibility (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Prosodic in the context of communication codes?

<p>Vocal cues that are not words and silence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to refer to the socio-cultural and 'personal' associations of a sign in semiotics?

<p>Connotation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of signifier is an abstract representation like a logo, and the connection is culturally learned?

<p>Symbolic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'territoriality' in nonverbal communication refer to?

<p>Laying claim to particular areas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Semiotics' looks at all elements of culture as if they were elements of a language. What does 'semiotics' primarily treat metaphorically as texts that can be read?

<p>'Elements of a culture' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Complementary' function in nonverbal communication serves which purpose?

<p>Reinforcing verbal communication (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Anchorage' occurs when text is used to focus on one meaning or direct the viewer through the maze of meanings. What does 'anchorage' primarily aim to do?

<p>'Focus on one meaning' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'broadcast code' primarily use in its communication according to Fisk?

<p>Terms / concepts that are familiar to many (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'paralanguage' refer to in nonverbal communication?

<p>Vocal cues such as pitch, tone, and pace (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary tool for establishing nonverbal connections with others in Western cultures?

<p>Good eye contact (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Semiotics' as a methodology is tailor-made for understanding which elements according to the text?

<p>'Culture and communication' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of signifier indicates cause and effect, such as smoke indicating fire?

<p>Indexical (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of eye contact according to the text?

<p>Regulate the flow of communication (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of bodily movement called?

<p>Kinesics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor influences an audience's attitudes consciously or subconsciously?

<p>Non-verbal communication (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pathos' involve in persuasion according to the text?

<p>Appeal to emotions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'paralinguistic' refer to in communication codes?

<p>Vocal cues that are not words and silence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Kinesics' in non-verbal communication primarily focuses on the study of:

<p>Bodily movement and gestures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the effects of nonverbal communication mentioned in the text?

<p>Often difficult to read / interpret (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'proxemics' primarily study in non-verbal communication?

<p>Personal space and territory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'haptics' refer to in non-verbal communication?

<p>'Study of touch' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Paralanguage' in nonverbal communication primarily refers to:

<p>'Vocal cues that are not words and silence' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of signifier indicates cause and effect according to semiotics?

<p>Indexical signifier (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Ethos' involves which aspect in persuasion according to the text?

<p>Establishment of speaker credibility (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'proxemics' primarily study in non-verbal communication?

<p>The study of territoriality and the use of space to communicate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Semiotics' as a methodology is tailor-made for understanding which elements according to the text?

<p>Understanding consumer behavior and retail environments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Kinesics' in non-verbal communication primarily focuses on the study of:

<p>Body movement and gestures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Anchorage' occurs when text is used to focus on one meaning or direct the viewer through the maze of meanings. What does 'anchorage' primarily aim to do?

<p>To reinforce a specific meaning or interpretation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Complementary' function in nonverbal communication serves which purpose?

<p>To accent, emphasize, or reinforce verbal messages (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the effects of nonverbal communication mentioned in the text?

<p>Impacting an audience's attitudes consciously or subconsciously (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Ethos' involves which aspect in persuasion according to the text?

<p>Establishing credibility and authority as a speaker (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Connotation' refers to what in semiotics?

<p>The socio-cultural and 'personal' associations of the sign (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Broadcast code' primarily uses what in its communication according to Fisk?

<p>Terms / concepts that are familiar to many people (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Paralanguage' refers to what in communication codes?

<p>Vocal cues such as pitch, tone, pace, etc. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Pathos' involves what in persuasion according to the text?

<p>Emotional appeal and connecting with audience's feelings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of eye contact according to the text?

<p>Regulate the flow of communication (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'proxemics' primarily study in non-verbal communication?

<p>Personal space and territory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'haptics' refer to in non-verbal communication?

<p>The study of touch (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Paralinguistic' in communication codes primarily refers to:

<p>Vocal cues that are not words and silence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Kinesics' in non-verbal communication primarily focuses on the study of:

<p>Bodily movement and gestures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the effects of nonverbal communication mentioned in the text?

<p>Often difficult to read / interpret (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Ethos' involves which aspect in persuasion according to the text?

<p>Establishment of speaker credibility (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Pathos' involve in persuasion according to the text?

<p>Appeal to emotions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Paralanguage' primarily refers to:

<p>Vocal cues that are not words and silence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Semiotics' looks at all elements of culture as if they were elements of a language. What does 'semiotics' primarily treat metaphorically as texts that can be read?

<p>Elements of culture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Territoriality' in nonverbal communication refers to:

<p>Personal space and ownership boundaries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Nonverbal Communication

  • In Western cultures, the primary tool for establishing nonverbal connections with others is eye contact.
  • Territoriality in nonverbal communication refers to the use of personal space, such as marking territories with personal items.

Semiotics

  • Semiotics is a methodology that looks at all elements of culture as if they were elements of a language.
  • Semiotics primarily treats all elements of culture as texts that can be read.
  • A photo is an example of an iconic signifier, which closely resembles the thing it represents.
  • A logo is an example of a symbolic signifier, which is an abstract representation that is culturally learned.
  • Anchorage in semiotics refers to the use of text to focus on one meaning or direct the viewer through the maze of meanings.

Persuasion

  • Ethos in persuasion involves establishing credibility and trustworthiness.
  • Pathos in persuasion involves appealing to emotions.

Communication Codes

  • Paralanguage refers to vocal cues, such as tone of voice and pitch, that convey meaning.
  • Paralinguistic refers to the vocal cues that accompany verbal messages.
  • Haptics refers to the study of touch in nonverbal communication.
  • Kinesics refers to the study of bodily movement in nonverbal communication.
  • Proxemics refers to the study of personal space in nonverbal communication.

Nonverbal Communication Functions

  • The complementary function of nonverbal communication serves to reinforce or complement verbal messages.
  • The regulatory function of nonverbal communication serves to regulate the flow of communication.
  • The affective function of nonverbal communication serves to convey emotions and attitudes.

Communication Channels

  • The three channels in presentations are verbal, nonverbal, and paralinguistic.

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