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What are the truths about lying?

1. Lying is a cooperative act


2. We are against lying, and covertly for it

True or False: Nonverbal communication is the primary method of communication

True

What is attribution error?

The tendency to explain another individual's behavior in relation to the individual's internal tendencies rather than an external factor

What are the six functions of nonverbal communication?

1. Complementing


2. Contradicting


3. Repeating


4. Substituting


5. Accenting


6. Regulating

Define Complementing (Nonverbal)

Nonverbal communication reinforcing verbal communication

Define contradicting

When nonverbal behavior conveys the opposite meaning of verbal communication

Define accenting

Nonverbal communication that emphasizes a word or a part of a message

Define repeating

Nonverbal communication that repeats verbal communication, but could stand alone

Define regulating

Nonverbal communication controlling the flow of conversation

Define substituting

When nonverbal behavior serve to replace verbal communication altogether

Define emblem (substituting)

Nonverbal communication that is clear and unambiguous with a verbal equivalent in a given culture

What are the categories of nonverbal communication important to interpersonal relationships?

1. Haptics (touch)


2. Vocalics (voice)


3. Kinesics (body movements & gestures)


4. Oculesics/facial expressions (eye & face behavior)


5. Physical appearance

What is haptics?

The study of touch as a form of nonverbal communication

What is Timbre?

The overall quality and tone of one's voice making one sound pleasant or disturbing to listen to

Define Pitch

The placement of one's voice on the musical scale classifying voices as soprano, tenor, baritone, or bass voices

Define Tempo

The rate at which one speaks; how slowly or quickly one talks

What is Rhythm?

The variation in the flow of one's voice created by differences in the pitch, intensity, tempo, and length of word syllables

What is Paralanguage?

Sounds, noises, and behaviors often accompanying body language that communicates feelings, intentions, and meanings

What are dysfluencies, vocal fillers, or verbal surrogates?

Sounds humans make as they attempt to fill dead air while thinking of what to say next ("um" or "uh")

What is kinesics?

The study of visible means of communicating using body language

What are the seven emotions recognized globally (Eckman & Freisen), often referred to as SADFISH?

1. Surprise


2. Anger


3. Disgust


4. Fear


5. Interest


6. Sadness


7. Happiness

What is Oculesics?

The study of how individuals communicate through eye behavior (generally the first form of communication)

What is Proxemics?

The study of communication through physical space

What are the four distances of communication?

1. Intimate space (0 - 18 in.)


2. Personal space (18 in. - 4 ft.)


3. Social space (4 - 12 ft.)


4. Public space (12 - 25 ft.)

Define chronemics

The use of time to communicate

What is Olfactics?

The influence of scent on perceptions; The use of scent to communicate messages (different people perceive the same smell differently)

What are the five basic competencies of a basic model for body positivity?

1. Reclaim health


2. Practice intuitive self-care


3. Cultivate self-love


4. Declare your own authentic beauty


5. Build community

What factors impact the perception of touch?

1. Duration


2. Frequency


3. Intensity

What are vocalics?

Vocal utterances, other than words, that serve as a form of communication reflecting one's emotions

What are the seven factors of vocalics?

1. Timbre


2. Tempo


3. Rhythm


4. Intensity


5. Paralanguage


6. Pauses and silences


7. Dysfluencies, vocal fillers, or verbal surrogates

What are Pauses?

A type of silence, brief in nature, drawing attention to important parts of the message

Define Eye Gaze

The act of fixing your eyes on someone

What are Gestures?

Any visible body movement that others may interpret as meaningful

What are Illustrations?

Gestures used to emphasize or explain a word

What are Affect Displays?

Gestures showing one's feelings

What are Regulators?

Gestures that help coordinate the flow of conversation

What are Artifacts?

Items adorned on one's body or carried with them that communicates meaning

What are the factors of time (Chronemics) that impact communication?

1. Individual and cultural preferences


2. Monochronic time


3. Polychronic time

How does physical appearance impact communication?

1. Communicates about who someone is


2. Impacts one's decision about how to interact with other people


3. Sheldon's Somatotypes (different body types possess unique personality traits)


4. Physical attractiveness impacts how one perceives others


5. Body positivity (a lifestyle choice where one makes the decision to "love, care for, and take pleasure" in one's physical attributes)

What is the Matching Hypothesis?

Opposites attract (doesn't apply to physical appearance)

How can you improve your nonverbal communication skills?

1. The nonverbal mindset


- Successful communication exchanges require recognizing that NVC is important and impactful


- Individuals can analyze and improve their own NVC


2. Nonverbal Immediacy


- Use of behaviors to increase sensory stimulation between individuals


- Increases physical and psychological closeness

Define #1 of the Body Positivity Model (Reclaim Health)

Health is defined by physical activity and metabolic health rather than a number

Define #2 of the Body Positivity Model (Practice Intuitive Self-care)

Leaning to mindfully listen and trust the needs of one's body

Define #3 of the Body Positivity Model (Cultivate Self-love)

Leaning to make life-affirming choices instead of listening to the vulture

Define #4 of the Body Positivity Model (Declare Your Own Authentic Beauty)

Process of recognizing and embracing one's combined internal and external qualities

Define #5 of the Body Positivity Model (Build Community)

Surrounding oneself with like-minded body positive individuals