CMN 1148 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Expectancy Violations Theory, Nonverbal Communication, Paralanguage
18 Jan 2017
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Non-verbal communication= communication that does not involve language. Semaphore= involves someone holding a pair of flags to spell a message. The semaphore symbols are a combination of short and long signals. Emblems= body movements that stand on their on as replacements for words. Illustrators= body movements that accent or work in unison with what is said verbally. Regulators= body movements that control the flow of conversation. Adaptors= body movements that relieve tension or satisfy self or bodily needs. Affect displays= body movements that tell others about our emotional state. Turn taking= the process of deciding who will speak at any given time during a conversation. Agreeableness= the perceived warmth and friendliness of a person. Expectancy violation theory= theory that explains how violation of expectations can alter first impressions. Immediacy= a sense of likability or approachability established through communication behaviors that draw people closer together.
