NUR1 220 Lecture Notes - Nonverbal Communication, Facial Expression, Eye Contact
11 Nov 2012
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If vocal information contradicts verbal information, vocal information will dominate. Nonverbal communication allows the expression of emotional. Touch: experience of illness that is difficult to verbalize. Nonverbal is conscious and unconsciously done intentional and unintentional: facial expression, eyes, voice, touch, body posture and gestures, physical appearance and presence, use of space and handling of time. Even practitioner"s show emotions on their face. Eye contact can expression: guilt, fear, confidence or support. Indicate positive or negative relationship: look longer and more often at those they trust, respect, and care about. Normal pupil dilation- not controlled: dilate when pleased, contract when they are displeased. Intonation: convey meaning of words eg. when describing emotions. Love and affection: behavioural development of babies deprived of them. Produce reactions on emotional and interpersonal levels, issues of trust, intimacy, respect and power. Express attitudes: relaxed posture /postural orientation= liking of and respect of other. Emotional state = seen by how ppl walk, stand, sit.
