Untitled Flashcards Set

What is Kinesics?

The study of human body movements.

What do different kinds of movements communicate?

Different movements communicate different meanings.

What are Birdwhistell's sources of potentially significant bodily movements?

Total head, face, neck, trunk, shoulder-arm-wrist, hand, hip-joint-ankle, foot.

What are some key hand gestures mentioned?

L-sign, loopy, tsk-tsk, money, naughty, thumbs-up, peace, victory, horns.

How does body movement convey dominance?

Through behaviors like puffing the chest, pointing, and maintaining eye contact.

What is the difference in gesture usage between men and women?

Men tend to use fewer gestures while women often use more.

What are display rules?

Cultural rules about acceptable versus unacceptable non-verbal behaviors.

What is interactional synchrony?

Matching and mirroring of behaviors during interaction.

What are micromomentary facial expressions?

Brief changes in facial expressions that can reveal true emotions.

What factors affect gaze in communication?

Distance, physical characteristics, personal characteristics, personality, and self-esteem.

What is nonverbal immediacy?

The appearance of being more open, likable, and approachable.

What does the acronym SADFISH stand for?

Sadness, Anger, Disgust, Fear, Interest, Surprise, Happiness.

How do vocalics influence communication?

They add meaning to words through tone, pitch, and other vocal qualities.

What are some qualities of paralanguage?

Pronunciation, articulation, loudness, pitch, duration, rate of speech, and quality.

What is leakage in communication?

Unintended betrayal of feelings that a person is trying to conceal.

What do larger pupils indicate?

People with larger pupils are often perceived as more attractive.

How do accents affect perceptions of people?

Accents can shape first impressions and influence how we evaluate individuals.

What do vocal characterizers imply in communication?

They are sounds that stand alone as symbols to convey meaning.

What is the significance of gaze and mutual gaze in interactions?

Gaze signals attentiveness and engagement, while gaze avoidance can imply discomfort or lack of confidence.

How does body language correlate with power dynamics?

Certain postures and gestures can indicate levels of power and dominance in interactions.