Exploring Interpersonal Communication Chapter 5 Flashcards

A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering nonverbal communication principles, types, and definitions from Chapter 5 of Exploring Interpersonal Communication v3.0 by Scott McLean.

Mindset

Represents a collection of values, beliefs, attitudes, rituals, customs, traditions, and expectations that guide our interactions.

Nonverbal communication

The process of conveying a message without the use of words.

Illustrators

Nonverbal expressions that reinforce a verbal message.

Emblems

Nonverbal gestures that carry a specific meaning and can replace or reinforce words.

Regulators

Nonverbal expressions that control, encourage, or discourage interaction.

Affect displays

Expressions of emotion or mood.

Hot cultures

Cultures associated with high frequency and intensity of affective displays.

Cold cultures

Cultures associated with low frequency and intensity of affective displays.

Adaptors

Help us feel comfortable or indicate emotions or moods.

Self-adaptor

Adapting something about yourself in way for which it was not designed or for no apparent purpose.

Object-adaptor

Object used for a purpose other than its intended design.

Complementing

Nonverbal gestures that reinforce verbal communication.

Repeating

Nonverbal gestures that repeat verbal communication messages.

Replacing

Nonverbal gestures that replace verbal communication messages.

Masking

Substituting more appropriate displays for less appropriate displays.

Contradicting

Nonverbal gestures that contradict verbal communication.

Proxemics

The study of the human use of space and distance in communication.

Territory

The space you claim as your own, are responsible for, or are willing to defend.

Personal space

The "bubble" of space surrounding each individual.

Chronemics

The study of how we refer to and perceive time.

Kinesics

The study of body movements.

Eye contact

A gaze that engages the listener.

Haptics

Touch in communication interaction.

Functional-Professional Touch

Medical examination, physical therapy, sports coaching, music teacher guidance.

Social-Polite Touch

A handshake.

Friendship-Warmth Touch

A hug.

Love-Intimacy Touch

A kiss between family members or romantic partners.

Sexual-Arousal Touch

Sexual caressing and intercourse.

Paralanguage

Involves verbal and nonverbal aspects of speech that influence meaning, including tone, intensity, pausing, and silence.

Pregnant pause

A silence between verbal messages that is full of meaning.

Artifacts

Forms of decorative ornamentation that are chosen to represent self-concept, such as rings, tattoos, brands, and logos.

Environment

Involves the physical and psychological aspects of the communication context.

Mindfulness

To listen with a sense of being present in the moment with compassion, kindness, openness, and awareness.