Types of Non-verbal Communication
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Types of Non-verbal Communication

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Which type of non-verbal communication involves unconscious movements related to anxiety?

  • Body Language (correct)
  • Facial Expression
  • Touch
  • Silence

    • What does silence signify in non-verbal communication?

  • Refusal to answer (correct)
  • Agreement
  • Understanding
  • Lack of interest

    • Which non-verbal communication type involves the usage of voice to provide emphasis and authority?

  • Touch
  • Space & Distance
  • Paralanguage (correct)
  • Facial Expression

    • What do hug, kiss, and handshake symbolize in non-verbal communication?

    <p>Affection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory of non-verbal communication involves alternate and primary sign language?

    <p>Semiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the significance of silence in non-verbal communication.

    <p>Silence in non-verbal communication can signify that the receiver does not understand the message or may refuse to answer at all.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does body language in non-verbal communication encompass? Provide examples of unconscious and conscious movements.

    <p>Body language in non-verbal communication includes unconscious movements related to anxiety, such as biting of fingernails, and conscious movements, such as saluting to the national flag.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are facial expressions related to non-verbal communication?

    <p>Facial expressions in non-verbal communication involve facial movements anchored with one's emotions, conveying important cues about the individual's feelings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Discuss the role of touch in non-verbal communication and provide examples of its symbolic meanings.

    <p>Touch in non-verbal communication, such as hug, kiss, or handshake, symbolizes affection, but its appropriateness may vary in different communities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do clothes and personal appearance contribute to non-verbal communication?

    <p>Clothes and personal appearance provide a quick personal surveillance and can communicate important information about an individual's identity and status.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Non-Verbal Communication Types

    • Leakage: involves unconscious movements related to anxiety

    Silence in Non-Verbal Communication

    • signifies awkwardness, disagreement, or attention
    • can be used strategically to convey power or control

    Vocalics

    • involves the usage of voice to provide emphasis and authority
    • includes tone, pitch, volume, and rate of speech

    Haptics

    • hug, kiss, and handshake symbolize affection, intimacy, and friendship
    • touch can convey emotions, comfort, and empathy

    Sign Language Theory

    • involves alternate and primary sign language
    • primary sign language is used by the deaf community, while alternate sign language is used by hearing individuals to communicate with the deaf

    Body Language

    • encompasses posture, facial expressions, eye contact, and gestures
    • can convey confidence, emotional state, and intentions

    Movements in Non-Verbal Communication

    • Unconscious movements: include leakage, nervous behaviors, and habits
    • Conscious movements: include deliberate gestures, postures, and expressions

    Facial Expressions

    • convey emotions, attitudes, and intentions
    • can be universal (e.g., happiness, sadness) or culturally specific

    Touch in Non-Verbal Communication

    • can convey emotions, comfort, and empathy
    • examples of symbolic meanings:
      • holding hands: affection and intimacy
      • pat on the back: comfort and support
      • handshake: greeting and respect

    Clothes and Personal Appearance

    • contribute to non-verbal communication through social status, occupation, and personality
    • can influence how others perceive and interact with us

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    Test your knowledge of non-verbal communication with this quiz! Explore the various types such as silence and body language, and learn how they convey different messages.

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