Nonverbal Communication Importance and Characteristics

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What percentage of the meaning of a message is typically found through nonverbal communication?

85%

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to the primacy effect in forming first impressions?

Professional experience

Which zone, according to proxemics, is characterized by distances ranging from 0 to 18 inches?

Intimate zone

Which aspect of nonverbal communication contributes the most to forming first impressions based on the percentages provided?

Clothing and body language

What is the primary focus of territoriality in the context of nonverbal communication?

Claiming an area as yours

What is the term used to describe the vocal qualities we use to emphasize our message?

Paralanguage/Paralinguistic

What is the term used to describe the way we communicate with our eyes?

Oculesics

Which of the following is an example of an emblem?

Waving to say goodbye

What term refers to the way we communicate through the use of time?

Chronemics

What is the term used to describe the hand movements we use to communicate?

Gestural communication

What is the term used to describe the small expressions that communicate emotion in response to information?

Micro expression

Explore the significance of nonverbal communication which conveys 65-93% of the message's meaning. Discover how nonverbal cues are more believable than verbal ones, serving as a continuous and often misunderstood source of communication. Delve into the concept of first impressions and the primacy effect.

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