CS202 Study Guide - Final Guide: Nonverbal Communication, Body Hair, Somatotype And Constitutional Psychology
Document Summary
Physical characteristics are aspects of our body and face that are consistent during any communicational interaction. we are concerned w out appearance as well as others". can be assumed to be indicators of personality and future behaviour. Stereotype is a preconceived or oversimpli ed explanation of someones personality based on their appearance regarding their characteristics. Body types: these are associated with cultural stereotypes: endomorph- soft and round, mesomorph- large boned and muscular, ectomorph- tall and lanky. Male height associated with: attractiveness, strength and competence, power. Body odour and stereotypes: strong natural body odour considered to be a sign of deviance and incompetence/ is often looked down upon facial hair considered masculine, western culture- great importance to perfumes for both males and females. 1: women considered to be unattractive if hairy. Dating and marriage- in short term relationships people look for physical attraction, which initially attracts them. in long term they look for other qualities including honesty, delity and trust.
