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What is nonverbal communication?
The intentional or unintentional transmission of meaning through nonspoken physical and behavioral cues.
What are the principles of nonverbal communication?
Uses multiple channels, is more ambiguous, has fewer rules, has more meaning, is influenced by culture, is influenced by gender, is liberated through technology, and nonverbal and verbal combine to create communication.
What are nonverbal communication codes?
The eight different means used for transmitting information nonverbally.
What does kinesics refer to?
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What is haptics?
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What does proxemics refer to?
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What is territoriality?
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What is M-time (monochronic)?
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What is physical appearance in terms of nonverbal communication?
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What are artifacts in nonverbal communication?
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Study Notes
Nonverbal Communication Overview
- Nonverbal communication involves conveying messages through physical and behavioral cues rather than spoken words.
- It can be intentional or unintentional, affecting interpersonal interactions significantly.
Principles of Nonverbal Communication
- Utilizes multiple channels for expression, making it complex and nuanced.
- Generally more ambiguous than verbal communication, lacking strict rules.
- Nonverbal signals carry substantial meaning and are culturally influenced.
- Gender differences can affect interpretations and expressions of nonverbal cues.
- Technology plays a role in shaping nonverbal communication practices.
- Nonverbal and verbal communication together enhance understanding.
Nonverbal Communication Codes
- Comprised of eight distinct methods for nonverbal information transmission.
Kinesics
- Refers to body movements visible to others that communicate messages.
- Includes elements such as facial expressions, eye contact, gestures, and overall posture.
Vocalics
- Involves vocal characteristics that convey nonverbal messages, including loudness, pitch, tone, and speech speed.
Haptics
- Communicates meaning through touch, which can vary in type and context.
Categories of Haptics
- Functional-professional touch: Interaction for professional reasons (e.g., medical exams).
- Social-polite touch: Common interactions such as handshakes.
- Friendship-warmth touch: Affectionate gestures like hugs.
- Love intimacy touch: Most intimate gestures including kisses.
- Sexual-arousal touch: Touches intended for sexual stimulation.
- Aggressive-hostile touch: Touch deemed humiliating or violent.
Proxemics
- Involves communication influenced by physical distance between individuals.
- Defined by varying zones: intimate, personal, social, and public spaces.
Territoriality
- Represents a psychological inclination to claim and defend personal space.
Chronemics
- A communication style linked to time usage in interactions.
- M-time (Monochronic): A viewpoint that emphasizes efficient time management.
- P-time (Polychronic): An perspective where time is viewed more flexibly, prioritizing relationships over strict schedules.
Physical Appearance
- Encompasses visible traits such as hairstyle, clothing, and body type that influence perception.
Artifacts
- Objects and belongings that convey personal identity and social status to others.
Environment
- The physical context of communication, affecting interactions through features of surroundings.
Fixed and Semifixed Features
- Fixed features: Permanent aspects of the environment (e.g., walls, ceilings).
- Semifixed features: Adaptable elements (e.g., furniture, lighting).
Functions of Nonverbal Communication
- Nonverbal cues serve five main functions:
- Convey meanings
- Express emotions
- Present oneself
- Manage interpersonal interactions
- Define relationships
Augmenting Nonverbal Communication
- Five indirect methods to enhance nonverbal messages include:
- Reiterating: Reinforcing verbal messages.
- Contradicting: Sending mixed signals.
- Enhancing: Amplifying verbal messages.
- Replacing: Using nonverbal cues instead of words.
- Spotlighting: Emphasizing specific verbal content.
Affect Displays
- Nonverbal behaviors that reveal genuine or pretend emotions, either deliberately or inadvertently.
Competently Managing Nonverbal Communication
- Four principles include:
- Nonverbal cues often communicate more effectively than words.
- Influenced by cultural context.
- Meaning depends heavily on situational context.
- Nonverbal and verbal cues work in harmony for effective communication.
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Explore the intricacies of nonverbal communication, focusing on its channels, principles, and codes. Understand how body language and facial expressions convey messages, and how cultural and gender influences shape interpretations. This quiz covers essential concepts to enhance your understanding of this vital communication form.
