Chapter 5 Vocab

Question 1

Nonverbal communication

Answer 1

All forms of communication other than words themselves. Includes inflection and other vocal qualities, haptics, and several other behaviors.

Question 2

Immediacy

Answer 2

Behavior that increases perceptions of closeness between communicators.

Question 3

Kinesics

Answer 3

Body position and body motions, including those of the face.

Question 4

Haptics

Answer 4

The sense of touch and what it means. Haptics are part of nonverbal communication.

Question 5

Artifacts

Answer 5

Personal objects that we use to announce our identity and personalize our environment.

Question 6

Proxemics

Answer 6

An aspect of nonverbal communication that includes space and our uses of it.

Question 7

Chronemics

Answer 7

The aspect of nonverbal communication that involves our perceptions and use of time to define identities and interaction.

Question 8

Paralanguage

Answer 8

Vocal communication, such as accents and inflection, that does not use words.