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GCSE Psychology (non verbal communication) Flashcards on nvc definitions, created by becky_e on 25/05/2014.
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nvc the process of sending and receiving messages through gesture, body language, posture, facial expressions and eye contact
verbal communication speaking directly, using sentences etc.
paralinguistics the vocal features that accompany speech, including tone of voice, emphasis, and intonation
repeating using gestures to strengthen/ repeat a verbal message
conflicting verbal and non verbal messages can sometimes send conflicting messages
complementing accurate interpretation of messages is made easier when non verbal and verbal communication complement information sent
substituting non-verbal signals can be used as a substitute for a verbal message
regulating non-verbal behavior also regulates our conversations
posture the way that people hold themselves
postural echo when people copy each other's posture, we are likely to demonstrate this among friends, carries the message 'I am like you'.
open posture
closed posture
gesture made with a part of the body, used instead of, or in combination with, verbal communication
personal space emotionally charged bubble of space which surrounds each individual (Edward Hall)
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