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Summarize five categories of non-verbal communication.

      

Summarize five categories of non-verbal communication.

  

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Martin
Categories of non-verbal communication

- Facial Expression
Facial expressions are responsible for a huge proportion of nonverbal communication. Consider how much information can be conveyed with a smile or a frown. While nonverbal communication and behavior can vary dramatically between cultures, the facial expressions for happiness, sadness, anger and fear are similar throughout the world.

- Gestures
Deliberate movements and signals are an important way to communicate meaning without words. Common gestures include waving, pointing, and using fingers to indicate numeric amounts. Other gestures are arbitrary and related to culture.

- Para linguistic

Para linguistic refers to vocal communication that is separate from actual language. This includes factors such as tone of voice, loudness, inflection and pitch. Consider the powerful effect that tone of voice can have on the meaning of a sentence. When said in a strong tone of-voice, listeners might interpret approval and enthusiasm. The same words said in a hesitant tone of voice might convey disapproval and a lack of interest.

- Body Language and Posture

Posture and movement can also convey, a great deal on information. Research on body language has grown significantly since the 19.70's, but popular media have focused on the over interpretation of defensive postures, arm-crossing, and leg crossing, While these nonverbal behaviors can indicate feelings and attitudes, research suggests that body language is far. More subtle and. less-definitive that previously believed.
? Proxemics
People often refer to their need for "personal space," which is also ah important type of nonverbal communication. The amount of distance we need and the amount of space we perceive as belonging to us is influenced by a number of factors including social norms, situational factors, personality characteristics and level of familiarity. For example, the amount of personal space needed when having a casual conversation with another person usually varies between 18 inches to four feet. On the other hand, the personal distance needed when speaking to a crowd of people is around 10 to 12 feet.
-Eye Gaze

Looking, staring and blinking can also be important nonverbal behaviors. When people encounter people or things that they like, the rate of blinking increases and pupils dilate. Looking at another person can indicate a range of emotions, including hostility, interest and attraction.

-Haptics

Communicating through touch is another important nonverbal behavior. There has been a substantial amount of research on the importance of touching infancy and early childhood. Harry Harlow's classic monkey study, demonstrated how the deprivation of touch and contact impedes development. Baby, monkeys raised by wire mothers experienced permanent deficits in behavior and social interaction. Touch can be used to communicate affection, familiarity, sympathy and other emotions.

-Appearance

Our choice of color, clothing, hairstyles and other factors affecting appearance are also considered a means of nonverbal communication. .Research on color psychology has demonstrated that different colors can evoke different moods. Appearance can also alter physiological reactions, Judgments and interpretations. Just think of all the subtle judgments you quickly make about someone based on his or her appearance. These first impressions are important, which is why experts' suggest that job seekers dress appropriately for interviews with, potential employers.
marto answered the question on February 5, 2019 at 07:04


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