Questions and Answers
What is the use of eye contact to communicate attitudes, feelings, and emotions called?
What does blinking relate to?
Concentration and mental health
Eye rings are mainly found in __________.
animals (such as raccoons)
WORTHY (1974) studied behavioral characteristics as it relates to eye color.
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What are the two areas of research mentioned in relation to oculesics?
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What is mutual gaze?
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Define eye contact.
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What is a fractional glance?
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Match the following functions of gazing:
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What are the seven universal facial expressions identified by Ekman?
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Study Notes
Oculesics Overview
- Oculesics refers to the use of eye contact to express attitudes, feelings, and emotions.
- Eye contact is a crucial component of non-verbal communication.
Blinking
- Blinking can indicate concentration levels and relate to mental health.
- Frequent blinking may signal stress or discomfort.
Eye Rings
- Eye rings are most commonly observed in animals, such as raccoons, and serve as distinguishing features.
- In humans, eyebrows are considered residual eye rings, contributing to facial expression.
Eye Color Research
- A study by WORTHY in 1974 explored the behavioral characteristics associated with various eye colors.
- Eye color might influence perceptions and social interactions.
Areas of Research in Oculesics
- Two main areas of research include:
- Gazing behavior, which examines how gaze patterns change in social contexts.
- Pupil dilation and constriction, linked to emotional responses.
Mutual Gaze
- Mutual gaze involves individuals looking directly at each other's faces, often establishing a connection or indicating attentiveness.
Eye Contact
- Defined as looking directly into another person's eyes or eye ring, it plays a significant role in establishing rapport and communication.
Fractional Glance
- A fractional glance entails directing one’s gaze towards the direction another person is looking, useful for monitoring movement and context in communication.
Functions of Gazing
- Four primary functions of gazing include:
- Regulating the flow of communication.
- Monitoring feedback from others.
- Expressing emotions non-verbally.
- Communicating the nature of interpersonal relationships.
Ekman's Universal Facial Expressions
- Paul Ekman identified seven universal facial expressions that convey emotions:
- Surprise
- Fear
- Disgust
- Anger
- Happiness
- Sadness
- Contempt
- These expressions are recognized across different cultures, highlighting the universality of emotional expression through facial cues.
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