COMM 315 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Nonverbal Communication, Psych, Emotional Contagion
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Validate scientific credentials when reading literature (john gray) Social psych relationships are based on give and take . This is a different approach compare to comm researchers. Organization of memory (this is an accurate representation) = messy, memories are not in order, good with the bad, we tell ourselves a narrative. Interdependence one person"s behavior affects the other person"s behavior (only seen in close relationships) *there is a need for social inclusion humans are not solo beings. *kinetics movement of muscles, facial expressions, eye movements this concept will be on quiz. Appearance conveys a lot about a person (deduction), for example social class. Attracts and environmental cues some wealthy people show modesty with their cars to avoid envy at workplace. Use of time shows importance and priority with relationships. Face to face interactions = more access to nonverbal communication vs computer, text communication. Smile or absence of smile are both seen as informative.
