Understanding Nonverbal Communication and Facial Expressions of Emotion

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the function of nonverbal communication?

To dictate display rules

To encode major emotions

To form quick first impressions

To convey attitudes (correct)

What are affect blends in facial expressions?

Facial expressions that are universally understood

Facial expressions that involve mirroring others' emotions

Facial expressions that lack emotional significance

Facial expressions that convey multiple emotions simultaneously (correct)

What role do mirror neurons play in nonverbal communication?

Dictate personal space norms

Help in emotional encoding and decoding (correct)

Determine display rules

Control the tone of voice

Which of the following is considered a channel of nonverbal communication?

Eye gaze Signup and view all the answers

What are display rules in nonverbal communication?

Norms dictating emotional expressions based on culture Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to the formation of quick first impressions?

Facial structure Signup and view all the answers

What are emblems in the context of nonverbal communication?

'Gestures with well-defined meanings' Signup and view all the answers

What does the primacy effect suggest about the impact of initial traits on subsequent information perception?

Initial traits influence our interpretation of subsequently learned information Signup and view all the answers

What concept explains our tendency to cling to conclusions even in the face of contradicting evidence?

Belief perseverance Signup and view all the answers

According to attribution theory, what are the two types of attributions we make when trying to understand people's behavior?

Internal and external attributions Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental attribution error?

The belief that behavior matches dispositions Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason for the fundamental attribution error according to the text?

Situational factors are more salient than dispositional factors Signup and view all the answers

In which type of cultures do people tend to pay more attention to the properties of objects?

Individualistic cultures like those in the United States Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'bias blind spot' according to the text?

The tendency to believe others are less biased than oneself Signup and view all the answers

What do self-serving attributions involve?

Attributing one's successes internally and failures externally Signup and view all the answers

What is one way people form impressions of others quickly according to thin-slicing research?

By picking up meaningful information quickly. Signup and view all the answers

What role does culture play in social perception according to social psychologists?

It plays a role in cross-cultural differences in interpreting the world. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Nonverbal Communication Functions

Nonverbal communication conveys meaning without words. It can express emotions, attitudes, and intentions.
Affect blends in facial expressions occur when two or more emotions are expressed simultaneously, making them difficult to interpret.
Mirror neurons in the brain help us understand and mimic the actions of others. This can be key in nonverbal communication.
Channels of nonverbal communication include:
- Facial expressions
- Body language
- Eye contact
- Tone of voice
- Touch
- Proximity
- Appearance
Display rules are cultural norms that dictate how people should express emotions.
First impressions are formed quickly based on nonverbal cues.
Emblems are nonverbal gestures that have a direct verbal translation in a particular culture.
Primacy effect states that initial impressions have a significant impact on how subsequent information is perceived.
Confirmation bias describes the tendency to cling to initial conclusions despite contradictory evidence.
Attribution theory suggests we usually make two types of attributions:
- Dispositional attributions attribute behavior to internal factors such as personality traits or abilities.
- Situational attributions attribute behavior to external factors such as the situation or environment.
Fundamental attribution error is the tendency to overestimate the influence of dispositional factors and underestimate situational factors when explaining others' behavior.
One reason for the fundamental attribution error is that we often focus on people's actions rather than their situational circumstances.
Analytic cultures focus more on the properties of objects and tend to make situational attributions.
Bias blind spot is the tendency to be blind to our own biases and attributions.
Self-serving attributions involve taking credit for our successes by attributing them to dispositional factors while blaming external factors for failures.
Thin-slicing research suggests that people form impressions quickly based on brief glimpses of behavior.
Culture significantly affects social perception through the development of shared norms and beliefs.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Description

Learn about how people use nonverbal cues to understand others and the significance of facial expressions of emotion. Explore how nonverbal communication is used to express emotions, attitudes, and personality traits.