Chapter 3- Nonverbal Communication Flashcards
Nonverbal behavior
Richmond-those attributes or actions of humans, other than the use of words themselves, which have socially shared meaning, and have potential for feedback from the receiver.
Nonverbal communication
Judee Burgoon-Those attributes or actions of humans, other than the use of words themselves, which have socially shared meaning, are intentionally sent or interpreted as intentional, Are consciously sent or consciously received, and have potential for feedback from the receiver.
Characteristics of nonverbal communication
- Nonverbal communication is ongoing
- Nonverbal communication can be intentional or unintentional
- Nonverbal communication is the primary mode for expressing emotions
- Nonverbal communication is ambiguous
- Adumbrates social interaction
- is culture based
- Are more believable
What are the different functions of nonverbal communication?
- Repeating
- Substituting
- Adding detail or complementing
- Accenting
- Contradicting
Repeating
Reinforcing what you say with nonverbal communication. Such as waving bye-bye and saying goodbye, at the same time.
Substituting
Substituting nonverbal communication for verbal communication. Such as throwing the middle finger but not saying anything.
Accenting
Accenting can also be accomplished by vocally stressing a certain spoken word. Emphasis
Adding detail or complementing
Hugging somebody and telling them you love
What are the elements of the nonverbal repertoire?
- Paralinguistic
- Kinesics and eye behavior
- Haptics or touching behaviors
- Proxemics
Paralinguistic
With language or accompanying speech
Kinesics
Body movements including eye behavior. Includes emblems, illustrators, regulators, affect displays, adapters, and Eye behavior or gaze.
Proxemics
Personal and physical space.
Haptics or touching behaviors
Touching behavior
