Nonverbal communication Flashcards
What percentage of meaning is communicated nonverbal
60-66%
Young children place more reliance on….
Words
In a social context, we focus more on…
nonverbal communication
What are illustrators
Gestures that mean nothing in its own right - just intensify emotion
Darwin’s theory:
Nonverbal communication is hardwired - most supported explanation.
In counselling interviews,
White people would maintain eye contact while listening but not when speaking
Opposite for black people
Minimal encouragers
Designed to communicate that you’re listening
What is the only reliable indicator of deception?
Your vocal chords constrict so your voice goes up and also try to be more positive
Emotional approach to deception
Lying causes high BP and heart rate due to heightened arousal associated with guilt
Cognitive approach
Being deceptive is a cognitively complex task and because of the cognitive load associated with deception, body language gets neglected and as a result, there is a reduction in the overall amount of movement.
Control approach
Deceivers will try to control their behaviour but because they are not very practiced at being deceptive, their behaviour appears more rigid and inhibited
Rate of speech and number of disturbances depends on
The lie being told
