Non-Verbal Dimension of Communication

Question 1

“how” something is said, not what is said
- the nonlexical component of communication by speech, for example, intonation, volume, pitch and speed of speaking, hesitation, etc.
- a vocal type of non-verbal communication

Answer 1

paralanguage/vocalics

Question 2

the language of time in nonverbal communication. Time perceptions include punctuality, willingness to wait, and interactions. The use of time can affect lifestyles, daily agendas, speed of speech, movements and how long people are willing to listen.
- use of time based on position/power
- shows how time is used differently in various countries

Answer 2

chronemics

Question 3

Two types of Chronemics

Answer 3

Monochronic - when people do one thing at a time, consider time commitments, goal-oriented, practical temporary relationships (e.g. america)

polychronic - when people do many activities at once, have the tendency to build lifetime familiar relationships (e.g. spain/italy)

Question 4

a form of nonverbal communication or body language in which messages are conveyed from one person to another by the changing space that separates them during a conversation.
- language of space
- use of space to give meaning
- provides us with ideas about how close/far people are from the center of power/where a person is in social ladder

Answer 4

proxemics

Question 5

Proxemic zone where there is embracing, touching, whispering involved (0-2 ft)

Answer 5

intimate distance

Question 6

Proxemic zone for interactions among good friends and family (2-4 ft)

Answer 6

personal distance

Question 7

Proxemic zone for interactions among acquaintances (4-12 ft)

Answer 7

social distance

Question 8

Proxemic zone for public speaking (more than ft)

Answer 8

public distance

Question 9

a branch of nonverbal communication that refers to the ways in which people and animals communicate and interact via the sense of touch. Touch is the most sophisticated and intimate of the five senses.
- language of touch
- use of touch to express what cannot be said

Answer 9

haptics

Question 10

What is the purpose of the language of gestures

Answer 10

• to emphasize, regulate, illustrate, emblems (poses0

Question 11

the study of body movements, gestures, head movement, posture/personal appearance, eye contact, facial expressions, etc., as a means of communication
- language of movement

Answer 11

kinesics

Question 12

The way one carries and dresses oneself

Answer 12

posture/personal appearance

Question 13

a subcategory of kinesics, is the study of eye movement, eye behavior, gaze, and eye-related nonverbal communication.

Answer 13

oculesics

Question 14

most often used type of non-verbal communication

Answer 14

gestures

Question 15

the art of communicating through different flower types
- is a means of non-verbal interpersonal communication. It is used, preferably for lovers, to symbolically express feelings, wishes, requests, and complaints without words.

Answer 15

language of flowers/floriography

Question 16

Roles of Non-Verbal Communication

• they can repeat the message we make verbally.

Answer 16

Repetition

Question 17

Roles of Non-Verbal Communication

Answer 17

• Repetition
• Contradicting
• Substitution
• Complementing
• Accenting

Question 18

Roles of Non-Verbal Communication

• they can contradict a message we are trying to convey.

Answer 18

Contradicting

Question 19

Roles of Non-Verbal Communication

• they can substitute for a verbal message. For example, our eyes often convey a far more vivid message than our words.

Answer 19

Substitution

Question 20

Roles of Non-Verbal Communication

• they may add to or complement a verbal message. For example, a boss who pats a person on the back in addition to giving praise can increase the impact of the message.

Answer 20

Complementing

Question 21

Roles of Non-Verbal Communication

• may accent or underline a verbal message. Pounding the table, for example, can underline a message.

Answer 21

Accenting