Nonverbals

Question 0

Functions of Nonverbal Code

Answer 0

1. Structuring and Regulating Interaction
2. Creating and Managing Identities/Impressions
3. Communicating Emotions
4. Defining and managing relationships
5. Influencing and deceiving others

Question 1

Types of Nonverbal Messages (Code)

Answer 1

Kinesics, Haptics, Proxemics, Physical Appearance, Vocalics, Chronemics, and Artifacts

All forms of body movement excluding physical contact, physical contact, use of spacing between people/objects, the way we look/body type/clothing, loudness/pitch/accent/tone/pauses/speed of speech, use/perception of appropriate time for interactions/activities, physical elements/surroundings that affect the sort of communication

Question 2

Assumptions of Nonverbal Code

Answer 2

All behavior is motivated by goals, each function/behavior can be performed in multiple ways, and single behaviors can serve multiple functions.

Ie why guys talk to girls, multiple ways of showing you love then, a hug can show commitment, affection, and trust.

Question 3

Kinesics

Answer 3

Emblems, illustrators, regulators, adapters, affect displays

Direct displays, representative displays, cues and indicators, body language, displays of intimacy/closeness (but not touching!)

Question 4

Proxemics (Edward T. Hall distance zones)

Answer 4

Public zone: 12 ft
Social zone: 4-12 ft
Personal zone: 1.5-4 ft
Intimate zone: 0-1.5 ft

Question 5

Denotative Meaning

Answer 5

Usually the first “dictionary” definition of a word, the most widely shared/accepted meaning

Question 6

Connotative Meaning

Answer 6

The emotionally charged meaning, includes an interpretative value, based on personal experience, and socially charged interpretations as well.