Cmn 122 Study Guide Test.

CMN 122 STUDY GUIDE TEST. 3 characteristics of nonverbal communication: - correct answer ized into codes ional enced by context The Importance of Nonverbal Communication: - correct answer -60-65% of social meaning is derived from nonverbal behavior -adults rely more on nonverbal than verbal cues -nonverbal messages are particularly important when expression emotion, forming impressions, communicating relational messages (intimacy, dominance) -seen as more believable than verbal -when verbal and non contradict, most believe the nonverbal Define nonverbal communication: - correct answer -all messages other than words that people exchange in interactive contexts -message: must be sent with intent and/or interpreted by others as meaning something, must have a social meaning EX: intentionally making tone sarcastic vs. hands shaking nervously (unintentional) -goal: create shared meaning -not all behaviors constitute communicative messages: EX: normal blinking vs. blinking to hold back tears Perspectives on What Counts as Communication: 3 characteristics affect what counts as communication: - correct answer er or not sender intends to send message er or not receiver pays attention to and interprets message er receiver's interpretation is accurate source perspective: - correct answer communication occurs when a person intends to send a message and another person attends to that message -as long as message is directed toward a receiver, message is considered to be sent with intent receiver perspective: - correct answer -behavior is communication as long as someone attached meaning to it, regardless of whether it was intentional or not message perspective: - correct answer -nonverb cmn occurs when people exchange messages that have common social meanings -sent with intent, interpreted as intentional, shared meaning with particular relationship/group/culture process-oriented perspective: - correct answer -successful communication , followed by miscmn and accidental, are best ex's of cmn successful cmn: - correct answer person intentionally sends a message miscommunication: - correct answer person intends to send particular message, receiver interprets message incorrectly attempted cmn: - correct answer person attaches right meaning to another person's unintentional behavior misinterpretation: - correct answer person attaches wrong meaning to unintended behavior unattended behavior: - correct answer behavior goes unnoticed by receiver Nonverbal messages are organized into codes: - correct answer -voice, body movement, facial expression, space, time, smell, environment -codes: organized message system consisting of symbols and rules Nonverbal messages are organized into codes: kinesics: - correct answer messages sent by body through gestures, posture, body movement, body lean; sent by face -eye behavior Nonverbal messages are organized into codes: appearance and adornment - correct answer -physical appearance, smell cues; used to adorn and create impressions -size, shape, color of body, perceived level of attractiveness, accessories, etc. Nonverbal messages are organized into codes: vocalics: - correct answer -sound of voice as well as silence -paralanguage; how you say words rather than what you actually say -changes in speaking rate, volume, voice quality Nonverbal messages are organized into codes: contact codes: - correct answer -spatial: how you use space and territory -territoriality: fixed or moveable space such as homes, cars, public spaces that people occupy -tactile: touch and physical contact, grabbing, hitting, hugging, kicking Nonverbal messages are organized into codes: time and place codes: - correct answer -context in which communication occurs -chronemics: cmn through time; how you use and perceive time -environmental cues: architectural design, color, noise, furniture arrangement Nonverbal messages are functional: - correct answer -what message does, why is it sent -look at how different codes work together as a package