HLWL 1109 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Nonverbal Communication, Collectivism, Eye Contact
5 Oct 2016
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Types of communication nonverbal: comprises the bulk of our communication. Is expressed in various cultural forms: demonstrate gender differences. Types of communication computer- mediated communication: reduces inhibitions. Increased misunderstanding in the absence of nonverbal cues: can become compulsive. Communication differences and similarities: communication and gender. Conversations with the opposite sex are typically harder than with same sex groups: genderlects fundamental differences in how men and women communicate, theories about gender differences. Biological, psychological, and social roles theories try to explain sources of differences. Men and women from the u. s. disclose more personal information in their communication than men and women from some asian cultures. Communication and sexual orientation: most communication research deals with heterosexuals. Few communication differences have been found in gay, lesbian, and heterosexual intimate relationships: as in heterosexual couples, differences reflect power in the relationship more than the biological sex of the communicator. Sexual communication body image: couples who communicate about sexual issues report more relationship satisfaction.
