Functions of Communication Flashcards
functions to control one’s behavior
Regulation
Used to produce social relationships; used to develop bonds, intimacy and relations
Social Interaction
The purpose is to try to persuade another into changing opinions, attitude or behavior.
Motivation
functions to convey information
Information
facilitates people’s expression of their feelings and emotions
Emotional Expression
Is about how something is said, not what is said. Tones or voices must match the content of the message; it must reinforce the message
Paralanguage
Most commonly known as Proxemics. The study of and how it is used in communication
Language of Space
Most commonly known as Haptics. The study of communication by blank
Language of Touch
Sometimes called Kinesics. The use of body movements in communication.
Language of Gestures
The configuration of eyes, eyebrows, cheeks, lips to show how the person feels.
Facial Expression
The way one carries and dresses oneself.
Posture and Personal Appearance
A speaker between utterances in order to allow listeners to process what the speaker has spoken.
pauses
Loudness or Softness – depending on the speaker’s style, emphasis and emotions can be achieved by either speaking loudly or softly.
Modulation
Refers to the speed and flow of a speaker’s utterances.
Rhythm
This refers to to emphasize key points in speeches. involves saying the same point but sentences.
Repetition and Rephrasing
