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Lesson 1: Definition of communication and nonverbal communication Flashcards

1
Q

the TRANSMISSION of ideas and emotions between or among persons with the use of verbal and nonverbal cues

A

Communication

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2
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n. common

A

Communis

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3
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v. to make something common

A

Communicare

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4
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to come together or to share something in common together

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to be common

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5
Q

When you communicate, you express/share feelings,
opinions, information, and ideas to others/oneself.

A

Written words and symbols
Spoken words and/or actions

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6
Q

messages that are
written, typed, or
printed(e.g. letters,text
messages,and street
signs)

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Written words
and symbols

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7
Q

messages that are
delivered orally—
sounds produced
using vocal tract

A

Spoken
words

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8
Q

expressed through
the movement of the
body parts (e.g.
nodding, smiling)

A

Actions

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9
Q

two forms of communication

A

Verbal and Nonverbal

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10
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refers to the use of words or speech in sending messages and transmitting ideas or feelings.

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Verbal Communication

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11
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refers to the act of expressing ideas in ways that do not involve or go beyond using words

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Nonverbal Communication

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12
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communication without using words—just actions

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Nonverbal

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13
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forms of nonverbal communication

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Proxemics, Haptics, Kinesics, Chronemics, Paralanguage, Personal presentation and environment

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14
Q

how the space or distance
between the sender and receiver
affects their communication

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Proxemics

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15
Q

(less than 6 inches to 18 inches)
for closest friends, family, and romantic partners

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Intimate

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16
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(1.5 to 4 feet) for friends, acquaintances, and significant others

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Personal

17
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(4-12 feet) for casual and professional interactions

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Social

18
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(12 feet or more) typically for formal interactions

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Public

19
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an innate drive to take up and defend spaces (primary, secondary, and public territories)

A

Territoriality

20
Q

the space or area that an individual considers as their exclusive personal domain (sense of ownership/control)

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Primary

21
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spaces/areas that are temporarily claimed and personalized

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Secondary

22
Q

Spaces open to the general public

A

Public

23
Q

touch behaviors that convey meaning during interactions

A

Haptics

24
Q

Types of touch—Haptics

A

Affectionate, professional, playful, supportive

25
Q

Used to express love, care, and intimacy. Examples include hugging, holding hands, or gentle caressing

A

Affectionate

26
Q

More formal and is used in professional or service-oriented settings. Examples include a doctor examining a patient or a hairdresser touching a client’s hair.

A

Professional

27
Q

Used in playful or teasing interactions. Examples include
playful punches, tickling, or high-fives.

A

Playful

28
Q

Used to provide comfort or support. Examples include
patting someone’s back or offering a reassuring hand on the
shoulder.

A

Supportive

29
Q

the use of head movements, posture, facial expressions, gestures, and eye contact in communication

A

Kinesics

30
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Factor under kinesics

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Adaptors, Emblems, Illustrators, Eye contact

31
Q

touching behaviors or movements that indicate internal states
typically related to uneasiness or anxiety

2 types:
1. Self-Adaptors
2. Object Adaptors

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Adaptors

32
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gestures that have an AGREED-ON specific meaning

Thumbs up: approval
Peace sign: peace, victory, good will

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Emblems

33
Q

most common type of gesture and are used to illustrate
the verbal message they accompany

e.g.
when giving directions—pointing with finger
When describing sizes or shapes—spreading hands apart

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Illustrators

34
Q

Serves several communicative functions

monitor interactions
regulate conversations
convey information
establish interpersonal connections

A

Eye contact

35
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Chronemics

A

the role of TIME in the communication process

36
Q

this influences the effectiveness and interpretation of communication

A

Time

37
Q

the vocalized but not verbal aspects of nonverbal
communication, including speaking rate/speed, pitch,
volume, tone of voice, and vocal quality includes sighs, gasps,
and verbal fillers.

A

Paralanguage

38
Q

the communicators’ physical characteristics and the
artifacts with which they adorn and surround themselves

A

Personal presentation and environment

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