Key words Flashcards
communication
passing information from one person to another
verbal communication
conveying messages through words or vocal sounds
paralinguistic
vocal features that accompany speech
tone of voice
the way words are spoke to covey emotion
emphisis
giving prominence to some words more than others
intonation
inflection in the voice when speaking
Non-verbal communication
conveying messages that do not require words or vocal sounds
eye contact
when 2 people are looking at each others eyes at the same time
pupil dilation
when the pupils in the eyes expand to look larger
hemispheres of the brain
the human brain is divided into 2 halves, called the left and the the right hemesphere
body langugae
a general term used to describe aspects of non verbal communication
posture
the positioning of the body, often regarded as non-verbal communication signals
postural echo
mirroring another persons body position
confederate
an actor who appears to be a genuine participant
closed posture
propositioning arms so that they are folded across the body and/or crossing of the legs