CMN 1148 Lecture 7: chapter 7
19 Apr 2017
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Emblems: nonverbal cues that replace the verbal with a nonverbal message, culture and context bound ex: nodding head, thumbs up, applauding. Illustrators: complement, repeat, or add emphasis to verbal messages. Have no meaning on their own; get their meaning from accompanying words and the context. Differ from replacing or substituting function because they accompany words. Regulating interaction: nonverbal cues that control and manage the ow of communication between people ex: raising hand to say wait until i nish . Adaptors: gestures designed to satisfy some need ex: adjusting clothes, twisting strand of hair. Convey information, which may be meaningful or meaningless. Nonverbal carries 93% of emotional content of messages, verbal carries. When we read facial expressions in tandem with body language, we increase our accuracy with respect to interpreting the emotional content of messages. We see physically attractive people as more likeable, con dent and comfortable. We place more importance on agreeableness than any other personality characteristic.
