Chapter_6_Nonverbal_Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Behaviors and characteristics that convey meaning without the use of words.

Oculesics

The study of eye behaviors, including eye contact and pupil size.

Kinesics

The study of body movement, which includes gestures and postures.

Haptics

The study of touch in communication, encompassing various forms of touch.

Vocalics

Aspects of the voice that convey meaning, such as pitch, volume, and tone.

Proxemics

How we use space to communicate; spatial zones include intimate, personal, social, and public distances.

Chronemics

The study of how time influences communication and sends messages about value and power.

Artifacts

Objects and visual features in an environment that reflect identity and influence mood.

Emblems

Gestures with specific meanings that are recognized by a given culture.

Facial Displays

Expressions on the face that convey emotions and identity.

Halo Effect

The tendency to attribute positive qualities to attractive people.

Cultural Influences

Ways in which culture affects nonverbal communication practices.

Gender Influences

Differences in nonverbal communication styles based on gender.

Affect Displays

Nonverbal cues that express emotional states.

Personal Distance

A spatial zone of 1½ to 4 feet used in interpersonal communication.

Bodily Adaptors

Behaviors like fidgeting or adjusting clothing that reveal psychological states.

Self-Awareness in Nonverbal Communication

The ability to recognize and understand one's own nonverbal messages and behaviors.

Interpretation of Nonverbal Signals

Understanding and making sense of nonverbal messages in context.

Emotion Conveyed Nonverbally

The primary means of expressing emotions through nonverbal communication.

Zoom Fatigue

Exhaustion or burnout caused by excessive use of virtual communication platforms.