Chapter 7 Quiz Flashcards
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Nonverbal communication definition
Messages expressed by nonlinguistic means
Repeating definition
Nonverbal behaviors that duplicate the content of a verbal message
Complementing definition
Nonverbal behavior that reinforces a verbal message
Substituting definition
Nonverbal behavior that takes the place of a verbal message
Accenting definition
Nonverbal behaviors that emphasize part of a verbal message
Regulating definition
One function of nonverbal communication in nonverbal cues control the flow of verbal communication among individuals
Contradicting definition
Nonverbal behavior that is inconsistent with a verbal message
Mixed message definition
Situation in which a person’s words are incongruent with his or her nonverbal behavior
Aspects of nonverbal communication
- Nonverbal bxs are vital
- All bx has communicative value
- Nonverbal comm. is primarily relational
- Nonverbal comm. occurs in mediated messages
- Nonverbal comm. serves many fxs
- Nonverbal comm. offers deception clues
- Nonverbal comm. is ambiguous
Leakage definition
Nonverbal behaviors that reveal info a communicator does not disclose verbally
Types of nonverbal communication that serves multiple functions
- Repeating
- Complementing
- Substituting
- Accenting
- Regulating
- Contradicting
Monochronic definition
Behavior emphasizing punctuality, schedules, and completing one task at a time
Polychronic definition
An approach to the use of time that emphasizes flexibility and pursuing multiple tasks
Kinesics definition
The study of body position and motion
Body orientation definition
A type of nonverbal communication characterized by the degree to which we face forward or away from someone
Posture definition
The way in which individuals carry themselves - erect, slumping, and so on
Gestures definition
Motions of the body, usually hands or arms, that have communicative value
Illustrators definition
Nonverbal behaviors that accompany and support verbal messages
Emblems definition
Deliberate nonverbal behaviors with precise meanings that are known to virtually all members of a cultural group
Adaptors definition
Unconscious bodily movements in response to the environment
Manipulators definition
A type of nonverbal adaptors involving self-touching behaviors
Microexpressions definition
A brief facial expression
Paralanguage definition
Nonlinguistic means of vocal expression: rate, pitch, tone, and so on
Haptics definition
The study of touching
