ISS 210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Nonverbal Communication, Paralanguage, Olfaction
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October 24 - week 8 - chapter 8. They reinforce verbal communication and allow us to accent or emphasize words and ideas. Body movement which reveal our affective, or emotional state. Movements that satisfy personal needs and help you adapt to your environment. When , where and who we touch, and what meanings we assign when being touched differ across cultures. The amount and type of touch varies with age, sex, situation and the relationship. People wear certain types of clothes or otherwise consciously manipulate their physical appearance to communicate culture, religion, power, status, and social identity. Perceptions of beauty differ from culture to culture. Refers to vocal qualities that accompany speech and reflect cultural differences. It can be divided into 2 categories: voice qualities, vocalizations. Refers to human s perception and use of smell, scent and odor. Research shows that there is a universal preference for some kinds of scents that may have biological roots.