COM 100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Paralanguage, Proxemics, Social Distance
6 Dec 2015
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Nonverbal communication- nonverbal behavior that has symbolic meaning. Non-verbal codes- distinct, organized means of expression that consist of symbols and rules for their use. Kinesics- non-verbal communication sent by the body, including gestures, posture, movement, facial expressions, and eye behavior. Gestures- nonverbal communication made with part of the body, including actions such as ppointing. Illustrators- signals that accompany speech to clarify or emphasize verbal messages. Emblems- gestures that stand for specific verbal meaning. Immediacy- how close or involved people appear to be with each other. Relaxation- the degree of tension displayed by one"s body. Paralinguistic- all aspects of spoken language except the words themselves; includes rate, volume, pitch, stress. Voice qualities- qualities such as speed, pitch, rhythm, vocal range, and articulation that make up the music of the human voice. Vocalizations- uttered sounds that do not have the structure of language. Chromatics- the study of the way in which people use time as a message.
