Non Verbal Communication Flashcards
What are proxemics?
The distance we stand from others
What is the core theory?
Social learning theory
What does the social learning theory argue?
We are not born with the ability to use and understand nvc we learn it
What are the four stages of social learning theory?
Observation,imitation, reinforcement and punishment
Three limitations of social learning theory?
Some nvc continues after punishment.
Children brought up in the same way have different nvc.
Some behaviours shown at birth.
What is the alternative theory?
Evolutionary theory argues that human beings and other animals are governed by instincts
What are four examples of evolutionary theory?
Warding off potential threats.
Reducing conflict and threat.
Allowing people to flirt.
Making self attractive.
What is the core study and when?
Yuki et al 2007
Hypothesis for core study?
Different cultures may pay attention to different facial cues when meeting and talking to each other.
Participants
118 American and 95 Japanese
Research method
Questionnaire
What were participants asked to do?
Rate from 1-9 the emotional expressions of 6 emoticons
What were the findings of the research?
Japaneses gave high ratings to emoticons with spot eyes and Americans vice versa
Three limitations of study?
Lacks ecological validity.
Students are not a representative sample
Study is reductionists
What is body language?
Communicating something physically through our body
