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CHAPTER 5 - Foundations of Communication
Paul H. LeBlanc III
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Communication
Undergraduate 1
10/11/2012

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Nonverbal Communication
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The process of signaling meaning through interpersonal behavior that does not involve the use of words.
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Emoticons
Definition
Textual representations of facial expressions.
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Nonverbal Channels
Definition
The various behavioral forms that nonverbal communication takes.
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Deception
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The act of leading other to believe something the speaker knows to be untrue.
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Immediacy Behaviors
Definition
Nonverbal signals of affection and affiliation.
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Facial Displays
Definition
Facial expressions that are an important source of information in nonverbal communication.
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Symmetry
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The similarity between the left and the right sides of a face or body.
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Proportionality
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The relative sizes of facial or body features.
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Oculesics
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The use of eye contact and gaze.
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Kinesics
Definition
Body gestures and movement.
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Gesticulation
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The use of arm and hand movements to communicate.
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Emblems
Definition
Gestures that have a direct verbal translation.
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Illustrators
Definition
Gestures that go along with a verbal message to clarify it.
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Affect Displays
Definition
Gestures that communicate emotion.
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Regulators
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Gestures that control the flow of conversation.
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Adaptors
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Gestures used to satisfy a personal need.
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Haptics
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(tactile communication) The use of touch.
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Vocalics
Definition
Characteristics of the voice that communicate meaning.
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Paralanguage
Definition
Nonverbal, vocal characteristics of a message.
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Olfactics
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The use of smell.
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Proxemics
Definition
The use of personal space.
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Intimate Distance
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The zone of space willingly occupied only with intimate friends, family members, and romantic partners.
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Personal Distance
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The zone of space occupied with close friends and relatives.
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Social Distance
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The zone of distance occupied with casual acquaintances.
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Public Distance
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The zone of space maintained during a public presentation.
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Halo Effect
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A predisposition to attribute positive qualities to physically attractive people.
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Chronemics
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The use of time.
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Artifacts
Definition
The use of articles owned and displayed,reflect a person's identity and preferences.
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Territoriality
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The use of territory which denoted possession.
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Environment
Definition
The physical setting of interaction.
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