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NURS 1700 LA 7: Nonverbal communication Questions with Complete Solutions
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NURS 1700 LA 7: Nonverbal communicationQuestions with Complete Solutions
non verbal messages Correct Answer-messages expressed by other than
linguistic mean
includes messages transmitted by:
-vocal cues (sighs, laughs)
-non-linguistic dimensions of the spoken word (volume, rate, pitch)
-includes the features most people think of when they consider
nonverbal communication (body language, gestures, facial expressions,
posture)
-sign language: not considered nonverbal bc they are symbolic in nature,
like words
intersection btwn verbal and nonverbal communication Correct Answer-
vocal:
-verbal=spoken language
-nonverbal= signs, snorts, grunts, laughter, tone, pitch, rate, laughter
nonvocal:
-verbal= sign langauge, emblems
-nonverbal=illustrators, adaptors, facial expressions, body orientations
nonverbal skills are vital and include (2) Correct Answer--effective
personal nonverbal skills
, -ability to read and respond to other's nonverbal communication
characteristics of nonverbal communication (4) Correct Answer--
nonverbal skills are vital: nonverbal encoding + decoding skills are
strong predictors of popularity, attractiveness, and socio-emotional well-
being. More persuasive and better success ex. in careers, playing poker,
romance.
-all behaviour has communicative value: no matter what we do, we give
off info about ourselves through our posture, clothing, facial
expressions, eyes, etc.
-nonverbal communication is primarily relational:
1) Impression management: nonverbal com. plays vital role in this (ex.
when meet someone new at a party you don't say "Hi! I'm attractive,
friendly, and easy-going", you behave in ways that present yourself that
way.
2) Reflects the kinds of relationships we have with others, ex. holding
hands in romantic relationships.
3) Conveys emotions: better suited to expressing attitudes, feelings, and
ideas; can't convey facts
-nonverbal communication occurs in mediated messages: leaner than
face-to-face, but plenty of nonverbal info in mediated com. Ex. video ca
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