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What type of posture conveys confidence and openness?
What type of posture conveys confidence and openness?
Open posture, characterized by uncrossed arms and legs, and leaning forward.
What are the 7 universal emotions that facial expressions can convey?
What are the 7 universal emotions that facial expressions can convey?
Happiness, sadness, anger, fear, surprise, disgust, and contempt.
What can direct eye contact convey in social interactions and communication?
What can direct eye contact convey in social interactions and communication?
Interest and engagement, confidence and honesty.
What percentage of communication is attributed to nonverbal cues?
What percentage of communication is attributed to nonverbal cues?
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What are microexpressions, and how long do they typically last?
What are microexpressions, and how long do they typically last?
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What can a person's posture and facial expressions convey to others?
What can a person's posture and facial expressions convey to others?
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What is the significance of maintaining direct eye contact in social interactions?
What is the significance of maintaining direct eye contact in social interactions?
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What are some types of nonverbal cues that can convey information?
What are some types of nonverbal cues that can convey information?
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Study Notes
Posture
- Refers to the position and alignment of the body
- Can convey confidence, openness, or closed-offness
- Open posture: uncrossed arms, uncrossed legs, leaning forward
- Closed posture: crossed arms, crossed legs, leaning away
- Can affect not only how others perceive us, but also how we feel about ourselves
Facial Expressions
- One of the most expressive and influential nonverbal cues
- 7 universal emotions: happiness, sadness, anger, fear, surprise, disgust, and contempt
- Facial expressions can be:
- Congruent: matching verbal message
- Incongruent: contradicting verbal message
- Neutral: no emotional expression
- Facial expressions can be controlled, but microexpressions (see below) can reveal true emotions
Eye Contact
- Plays a crucial role in social interactions and communication
- Can convey:
- Interest and engagement
- Confidence and honesty
- Lack of interest or dishonesty
- Direct eye contact: maintaining eye contact for 7-10 seconds at a time
- Avoiding eye contact can indicate:
- Dishonesty
- Lack of confidence
- Social anxiety
Nonverbal Cues
- Verbal communication: 7%
- Nonverbal communication: 93%
- Nonverbal cues can be:
- Conscious: intentional body language
- Unconscious: unintentional body language
- Types of nonverbal cues:
- Kinesics: body language
- Paralinguistic: tone, pitch, volume
- Proxemics: personal space
- Haptics: touch
- Olfactics: scent
- Artifacts: appearance and accessories
Microexpressions
- Very brief facial expressions that reveal true emotions
- Last for 1/25 to 1/10 of a second
- Can be:
- Positive: happiness, excitement
- Negative: anger, fear, disgust
- Microexpressions can be difficult to control and can contradict verbal messages
- Can be a valuable tool in detecting deception or hidden emotions
Posture
- Refers to the position and alignment of the body, conveying confidence, openness, or closed-offness
- Open posture features uncrossed arms, uncrossed legs, and leaning forward
- Closed posture is characterized by crossed arms, crossed legs, and leaning away
Facial Expressions
- One of the most expressive and influential nonverbal cues, conveying 7 universal emotions: happiness, sadness, anger, fear, surprise, disgust, and contempt
- Facial expressions can be congruent (matching verbal message), incongruent (contradicting verbal message), or neutral (no emotional expression)
- Facial expressions can be controlled, but microexpressions can reveal true emotions
Eye Contact
- Plays a crucial role in social interactions and communication, conveying interest, confidence, and honesty
- Direct eye contact involves maintaining eye contact for 7-10 seconds at a time
- Avoiding eye contact can indicate dishonesty, lack of confidence, or social anxiety
Nonverbal Communication
- Accounts for 93% of communication, with verbal communication making up only 7%
- Nonverbal cues can be conscious (intentional body language) or unconscious (unintentional body language)
- Types of nonverbal cues include kinesics (body language), paralinguistic (tone, pitch, volume), proxemics (personal space), haptics (touch), olfactics (scent), and artifacts (appearance and accessories)
Microexpressions
- Very brief facial expressions that reveal true emotions, lasting 1/25 to 1/10 of a second
- Microexpressions can be positive (happiness, excitement) or negative (anger, fear, disgust)
- Can be difficult to control and can contradict verbal messages, making them a valuable tool in detecting deception or hidden emotions
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Learn about the importance of nonverbal cues in communication, including posture and facial expressions, and how they can affect our perception and feelings.
