Function Terms
What occurs when the same message is sent verbally and nonverbally, or when someone uses the same word choices over and over again to stress a central point?
Repetition
Nonword symbols, gestures, or vocalizations that communicate meaning.
Nonverbal Codes
The invisible bubble around a person that helps them feel comfortable is known as___?
Personal Space
When speaking to her new professor, Mia used formal language, but with her friends at lunch, she joked and used slang freely
Context
What kind of behavior and body language is acceptable in a business and classroom setting?
Appropriate
What occurs when nonverbal codes are used in place of verbal codes?
Substitution
All of the oral aspects of sound except words themselves. Ex: pitch, rate, volume, etc.
Vocal Cues
The space used for interactions with friends or acquaintances is called____?
Personal Distance
Marcus decorated his office with sleek furniture and abstract art to reflect his modern style
Objects
How can a person's facial expressions help them get their point across?
Affective
What is using nonverbal cues to strengthen a message?
Emphasis
The use of nonverbal codes to monitor and control interactions with others.
Regulation
The closest zone of space, usually reserved for close relationships, is called____?
Intimate Distance
Elana's collection of antique records reveals her love for history and music.
Artifacts
How close do you stand to the person in front of you in line?
Social Distance
What is it when verbal and nonverbal messages conflict?
Contradiction
The nonword sounds and nonword characteristics of language, such as pitch, volume, rate, and quality.
Paralinguistic Features
The act of claiming and defending a physical area as one's own is called____?
Territoriality
During the reunion, Aunt Linda hugged everyone tightly, expressing affection without saying a word.
Tactile Communication
Why do speakers stand several feet away from their audience during a presentation?
Public Distance
What is going beyond the duplication of the message in two channels? The verbal and nonverbal codes add meaning to each other and expand the meaning of either message alone.
Complementing
The way we interpret nonverbal behavior related to movement, such as body language and facial expression.
Kinesics
The study of how people use space to communicate is called___?
Proxemics
Chris arrived 20 minutes early to the meeting to show respect for everyone's time and show his eagerness.
Chronemics
When someone sends a message my crossing their arms during a conversation?
Nonverbal Communication