PSYC 203 Lecture 6: CHAPTER 7 - social thinking and social influence
14 Jun 2016
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What information do we use: appearance, verbal behavior. The words used (or a transcript (written) of them: nonverbal behavior. How quickly do we do this: snap (automatic) vs. systematic (controlled) judgments, quick to judge someone. The way in which people communicate intentionally or unintentionally, without words. Nonverbal cues include: facial expressions, tone of voice, gestures, interpersonal distance (one"s comfort zone, body position/movement, the use of touch, eye contact. Some nonverbal cues actually contradict the spoken words: communicating sarcasm is the classic example of verbal-nonverbal contradiction e. g. think about how you"d say i"m so happy for you sarcastically. When verbal and nonverbal cues directly conflict, perceivers rely on nonverbal cues to interpret meaning continuing how do we form impressions of others: controlled processes. Are deliberate, intentional, and effortful e. g. exerting time and energy to consider the actual causes of your own and others" behavior: automatic processes. Occur outside of conscious awareness and with little effort e. g. categorization of things, ourselves, others.
