Nonverbal Communication
| Definition: |
Transmission of emotions, ideas, and attitudes between individuals in ways other than the spoken language. |
| Notes: |
human only; for animals use ANIMAL COMMUNICATION or VOCALIZATION, ANIMAL; consider also MANUAL COMMUNICATION & SIGN LANGUAGE |
| Previously Indexed: |
Communication (1966-1969),Verbal Behavior (1966-1969) |
Nonverbal Communication Categories.
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Blushing - Involuntary reddening, especially of the face, associated with feelings of embarrassment, confusion or shame. |
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Crying - To utter an inarticulate, characteristic sound in order to communicate or express a feeling, or desire for attention. |
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Kinesics - Systematic study of the body and the use of its static and dynamic position as a means of communication. |
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Laughter - An involuntary expression of merriment and pleasure; it includes the patterned motor responses as well as the inarticulate vocalization. |
Nonverbal Communication Definitions and Terms
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