Lesson 2: Nonverbal Communication Flashcards
What are the 5 subtopics under nonverbal communication?
- Paralinguistics
- Kinesics
- Proxemics
- Whistle languages
- Sign languages
Paralinguistics is the study of?
Study of nonverbal cues of the voice.
Paralinguistics focuses on _______ something is stated rather than what is said.
Focuses on how it is said.
What are the 3 categories of paralinguistics
- Voice qualifiers
- Voice characterizers
- Vocal segregates
Category of paralinguistics which refers to the manner a verbal statement is presented.
Voice qualifier
Three things under voice qualifiers.
Tone, tempo, volume
This is a paralinguistic category where sounds can stand alone. (Crying, laughing, sighing)
Voice characterizers
These are called fillers. It regulates the flow of verbal communication.
Voice segregates
What are 4 things under kinesics?
Gesture
Posture
Eye contact
Facial expression
Body movements and gestures serve as nonverbal communication.
Kinesics
What is the Latin word for the word Kinesics, meaning “movement”?
Kinesis
Who is the proponent of kinesics?
Ray L.
Birdwhistell
He is the proponent of Proxemics.
Edward T. Hall
How humans communicate through space.
Proxemics
The Latin word for Proxemics, meaning “movement”.
Proximus
________ is the foundation of proxemic study.
Territoriality
What are the 3 categories of Proxemics?
- Distance
- Space
- Modes of Perception and Behavior
This type of distance is reserved only for closest individuals.
Intimate distance
This type of distance can be seen in social gatherings, professional settings, and between strangers.
Social distance
This type of distance is also called a personal bubble where it is reserved only for close friends and family.
Personal space