PSY 3102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Intrapersonal Communication, Nonverbal Communication, Kinesics

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 3102
• Professor: Yaroslav Konar

Document Summary

Tend to place ourselves in situations consistent with who we think we are. What we believe about ourselves often comes true because we expect it to come true. Way we deliver messages and treat other people. Emphasize what you have vs what others have more of or better. Redefining events and experiences from different point of view. At least one friend who can be objective and honest about you. Psychologists are experts in development of healthy self-images. Only 7% of emotional meaning of message is communicated via explicit verbal channels. Vocal cues (volume, pitch, intensity) communicate another 38% Key sources of nonverbal leakage are face, hands, and feet. Nonverbal communication plays major role in interpersonal relationships. Lie detectors use hear rate, breathing rate, galvanic skin response, etc. Lead to conclusions in 4 minutes after meeting. In long-term intimate relationships nonverbal are used and understood more.