COMM 1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Chronemics, Kinesics, Nonverbal Communication
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In this chapter, we examine nonverbal communication the process of intentionally or unintentionally signaling meaning through behavior other than words. This definition encompasses a variety of actions, such as gestures, tone of voice, and eye behavior, as well as all aspects of physical appearance. You communicate nonverbally when you convey a message without using any words as well as while you speak through gestures, etc. Should regard nonverbal communication as cues to be checked out, not facts, one gesture can mean multiple things. -nonverbal communication is more believable than verbal communication. You"(cid:448)e just e(cid:454)perie(cid:374)(cid:272)ed channel discrepancy, a situation in which one set of behaviors says one thing and another set says something different. Studies show that we tend to give more weight to nonverbal behavior than to verbal behavior when we. Express rapport with others (for example, show liking) Figure out others" (cid:373)ea(cid:374)i(cid:374)gs (cid:449)he(cid:374) there are fe(cid:449) other (cid:271)eha(cid:448)iors to o(cid:271)ser(cid:448)e.
