Chapter 7 Vocab Flashcards
Affect blend
A mix of facial expressions showing different emotions.
(Example: Smiling with teary eyes, feeling happy and sad.)
Affect displays
Body language or tone that shows emotion.
(Example: Smiling while laughing.)
Chronemics
The study of how people use time.
(Example: Being late shows disrespect in some cultures.)
Deception bias
The tendency to assume someone is lying
(Example: Believing a friend is lying without evidence.)
Disfluencies
Vocal interruptions like “uh” or “um.”
(Example: “I, um, forgot my keys.”)
Emblems
Gestures with specific meanings known by a group.
(Example: A thumbs-up means “good job.”)
Expectancy violation theory
How people react to unexpected nonverbal cues.
(Example: Feeling surprised when a stranger stands too close.)
Haptics
The study of touch.
(Example: A hug shows comfort.)
Intimate distance
The space from touch to 18 inches, used with close people.
Example: Whispering in someone’s ear
Kinesics
The study of body movements and gestures.
(Example: Nodding to show agreement.)
Manipulators
Fidgeting movements, often when nervous.
(Example: Twirling hair during a stressful talk.)
Monochronic
A time system focused on schedules and punctuality.
(Example: Arriving on time for every meeting.)
Nonverbal communication
Sending messages without words.
(Example: Smiling or crossing arms.)
Paralanguage
Vocal expressions like pitch and tone.
(Example: Speaking loudly when excited.)
Personal distance
The space from 18 inches to 4 feet, for personal conversations.
(Example: Talking with a friend at arm’s length.)
Polychronic
A time system allowing multitasking and flexible schedules
(Example: Working on multiple tasks at once.)
Proxemics
The study of how people use space.
(Example: Standing close to a friend but far from a stranger.)
Public distance
The space over 12 feet, used for public speaking.
(Example: A teacher addressing a classroom.)
Social distance
The space from 4 to 12 feet, for social interactions.
(Example: Speaking with a colleague at work.)
Territoriality
Claiming a space as your own.
(Example: Leaving your jacket on a chair to claim it.)
Truth bias
Assuming people are telling the truth.
(Example: Believing everything a friend says.)
