14 Questions
Which type of communication involves spoken language?
Vocal communication
What is the study of signs called?
Semiotics
Which type of communication is the focus of much applied attention in areas like journalism and governance?
Verbal communication
What do human beings communicate more through, according to the text?
Nonvocal means
In which category does written communication fall under?
Nonverbal communication
Which type of communication involves sign language and Braille?
Nonverbal communication
What percentage of human communication does body language account for, based on the 70-percent figure mentioned in the text?
85 percent
What percentage of human communication does the voice account for?
20 percent
What aspect of nonverbal communication refers to a range of nonlinguistic elements of speech, such as facial expressions, gestures, the use of time and space?
Paralanguage
Which study deals with physical movement and applies traditional linguistic principles to the body as a whole or to specific parts like the face, hands, and arms?
Kinesics
In some cultures, which facial expression is used to mask sadness or to hide embarrassment?
Smiling
What refers to physical gestures that support or reinforce what is said verbally?
Emblems
Which nonverbal communication aspect includes the use of smiling, frowning, and giggling?
Affective displays
What does paralanguage refer to in nonverbal communication?
Nonlinguistic elements of speech like facial expressions and gestures
Study Notes
Types of Communication
- Verbal communication involves spoken language
Semiotics and Sign Language
- The study of signs is called semiotics
- Non-verbal communication involving sign language and Braille falls under the category of tactile communication
Human Communication
- Human beings communicate more through non-verbal means
- Written communication falls under the category of verbal communication
Nonverbal Communication
- Body language accounts for 55% of human communication
- The voice accounts for 38% of human communication
- Paralinguistic aspects of nonverbal communication refer to vocal cues, such as tone, pitch, and volume
- Kinesics is the study of physical movement, applying traditional linguistic principles to the body as a whole or to specific parts like the face, hands, and arms
- In some cultures, a smile is used to mask sadness or to hide embarrassment
Facial Expressions and Gestures
- Facial expressions, such as smiling, frowning, and giggling, are a nonverbal communication aspect
- Gestures that support or reinforce what is said verbally are called illustrators
Explore the categorization of communication into verbal and nonverbal forms, and further into vocal or nonvocal categories. Understand the distinctions between spoken and written language as well as the significance of verbal communication in human interaction.
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