Communication Cues and Communicative Competence Flashcards
It consists of symbols such as letters, words, and other marks.
Verbal Language
It varies from country to country; It is somewhat innate because they are universally recognized.
Non-verbal Language
These are body movements which have direct translation to words. Ex: Thumbs up
Emblems
It is used to accent, emphasize or reinforce words. Ex: Pointing fingers when giving direction
Illustrator
These are signs sowing control of back and forth natures of speaking and listening.. Ex: Head nods, hand gestures, shifts in posture during interaction.
Regulators
This is when a person’s face or body movement may convey how intense his emotions is.. Ex: Tight hug.
Display of feelings
These are nonverbal ways used in adapting to the communication situation.
Adaptors
This refers to the ways of saying something.
Ex: Rate, Pitch, Volume, Quality
Paralanguage
Speed of speaking
Rate
Highness/ lowness of tone
Pitch
The loudness of the person speaking
Volume
Pleasing or unpleasing sound when listening or concentrating.
Quality
What body type do ectomorphs refer to?
Thin people
What body type do endomorphs refer to?
Fat people
What body type do Mesomorphs refer to
Athletic people
