Nonverbal Communication

Question 1

When is nonverbal communication better at conveying meaning?

Answer 1

NV is better for expressing emotion.

Question 2

Characteristics of Nonverbal Communication

Answer 2

Phylogenetic
Ontogenetic
Interational

Question 3

Phylogenetic

Answer 3

Predated language

Ex. Caveman talk

Question 4

Ontogenetic

Answer 4

Individuals rely first on NV means to interact with caretakers and environment
Ex. Baby talking to a baby, touch, playful vs soothing. etc.

Question 5

Interactional

Answer 5

NV behaviors have primacy in opening minutes of interpersonal and mediated communication events.
Ex. Eye contact –>Seeing someone at the store you don’t want to talk to, therefore you look away from them.

Question 6

Kinesics

Answer 6

Study of body movement as communication

Question 7

Proxemics

Answer 7

Study of how people communicate though physical distances between people.

• move closer to those we know better
• move further away from those who we know less/professional impersonal nature

Question 8

Vocalics

Answer 8

Study of how people communicate though their voice

- HIGHLY SALIENT AND MEANINGFUL SOURCE

Question 9

Haptics

Answer 9

Study of how people communicate through touch.

- Extremely important for infants and young children to grow and thrive into a healthy, well-adjusted human being.

Question 10

Six Functions of Nonverbal

Answer 10

1. express emotion
2. managing impressions. Forming Impressions
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