Lesson 1: Definition of communication and nonverbal communication

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the TRANSMISSION of ideas and emotions between or among persons with the use of verbal and nonverbal cues

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Communication

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n. common

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Communis

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v. to make something common

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Communicare

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to come together or to share something in common together

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to be common

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When you communicate, you express/share feelings,
opinions, information, and ideas to others/oneself.

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Written words and symbols
Spoken words and/or actions

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messages that are
written, typed, or
printed(e.g. letters,text
messages,and street
signs)

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Written words
and symbols

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messages that are
delivered orally—
sounds produced
using vocal tract

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Spoken
words

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expressed through
the movement of the
body parts (e.g.
nodding, smiling)

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Actions

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two forms of communication

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Verbal and Nonverbal

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refers to the use of words or speech in sending messages and transmitting ideas or feelings.

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Verbal Communication

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refers to the act of expressing ideas in ways that do not involve or go beyond using words

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Nonverbal Communication

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communication without using words—just actions

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Nonverbal

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forms of nonverbal communication

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Proxemics, Haptics, Kinesics, Chronemics, Paralanguage, Personal presentation and environment

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how the space or distance
between the sender and receiver
affects their communication

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Proxemics

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(less than 6 inches to 18 inches)
for closest friends, family, and romantic partners

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Intimate

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(1.5 to 4 feet) for friends, acquaintances, and significant others

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Personal

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(4-12 feet) for casual and professional interactions

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Social

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(12 feet or more) typically for formal interactions

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Public

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an innate drive to take up and defend spaces (primary, secondary, and public territories)

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Territoriality

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the space or area that an individual considers as their exclusive personal domain (sense of ownership/control)

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Primary

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spaces/areas that are temporarily claimed and personalized

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Secondary

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Spaces open to the general public

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Public

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touch behaviors that convey meaning during interactions

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Haptics

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Types of touch—Haptics

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Affectionate, professional, playful, supportive

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Used to express love, care, and intimacy. Examples include hugging, holding hands, or gentle caressing

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Affectionate

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More formal and is used in professional or service-oriented settings. Examples include a doctor examining a patient or a hairdresser touching a client's hair.

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Professional

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Used in playful or teasing interactions. Examples include playful punches, tickling, or high-fives.

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Playful

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Used to provide comfort or support. Examples include patting someone's back or offering a reassuring hand on the shoulder.

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Supportive

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the use of head movements, posture, facial expressions, gestures, and eye contact in communication

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Kinesics

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Factor under kinesics

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Adaptors, Emblems, Illustrators, Eye contact

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touching behaviors or movements that indicate internal states typically related to uneasiness or anxiety 2 types: 1. Self-Adaptors 2. Object Adaptors

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Adaptors

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gestures that have an AGREED-ON specific meaning Thumbs up: approval Peace sign: peace, victory, good will

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Emblems

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most common type of gesture and are used to illustrate the verbal message they accompany e.g. when giving directions—pointing with finger When describing sizes or shapes—spreading hands apart

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Illustrators

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Serves several communicative functions monitor interactions regulate conversations convey information establish interpersonal connections

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Eye contact

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Chronemics

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the role of TIME in the communication process

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this influences the effectiveness and interpretation of communication

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Time

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the vocalized but not verbal aspects of nonverbal communication, including speaking rate/speed, pitch, volume, tone of voice, and vocal quality includes sighs, gasps, and verbal fillers.

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Paralanguage

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the communicators’ physical characteristics and the artifacts with which they adorn and surround themselves

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Personal presentation and environment