Nonverbal Communication (eBook)

Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Chapter 1: Nonverbal Communication Origins
Models of Communication
Defining Nonverbal Communication
Why Isn’t ASL Considered Nonverbal?
Nonverbal Communication Primacy
Nonverbal Communication Channels
A Summary of Nonverbal Communication Origins
Closing Questions
Key Terms
Chapter 2: Nonverbal Communication Features
Principles of Nonverbal Messaging
Digital vs. Analog Representations
Message Processing
Nonverbal Communication—Our Innate Ability
A Summary of Nonverbal Communication Features
Closing Questions
Key Terms
Chapter 3: Identity and the Nonverbal Codes
Managing Identities
Identity, Relationships, and Nonverbal Codes
Prominent Nonverbal Codes
A Summary of Identity and the Nonverbal Codes
Closing Questions
Key Terms
Chapter 4: Kinesics: Engaging Motion and Gestures
Kinesics
Communication, Movement, and the Face
Communication, Movement, and the Hands and Body
A Summary of Kinesics: Engaging Motion and Gestures
Closing Questions
Key Terms
Chapter 5: Proxemics: Engaging Personal Space and Interpersonal Distance
Proxemics
Proxemic Violations
Interactional Motivations
A Summary of Proxemics: Engaging Personal Space and Interpersonal Distance
Closing Questions
Key Terms
Chapter 6: Haptics: Engaging Physical Contact and Touch
Haptics and Human Development
Classifying Touch
Diverse Attitudes Toward Touch
Affection Exchange Theory
Attachment Theory
A Summary of Haptics: Engaging Physical Contact and Touch
Closing Questions
Key Terms
Chapter 7: Oculesics: Engaging Gaze and Other Eye Behaviors
Oculesics
Oculesics and Emotional Displays
A Summary of Oculesics: Engaging Gaze and Other Eye Behaviors
Closing Questions
Key Terms
Chapter 8: Vocalics: Engaging the Voice and Other Vocalizations
Vocal Characteristics
Communication Accommodation Theory
A Summary of Vocalics: Engaging the Voice and Other Vocalizations
Closing Questions
Key Terms
Chapter 9: Physical Appearance: Engaging Identity and Physical Features
Identity and Self-Esteem
Theories of Identity
Group Membership
In-Groups and Out-Groups
Appearance and Identity
Tie-Signs and Expressions of Uniqueness
A Summary of Physical Appearance: Engaging Identity and Physical Features
Closing Questions
Key Terms
Chapter 10: Environmental Elements: Engaging Fixed and Semi-Fixed Features
Environmental Elements
Fixed-Feature Environmental Elements
Use and Volume of Space
Semi-Fixed-Feature Environmental Elements
A Summary of Environmental Elements: Engaging Fixed and Semi-Fixed Features
Closing Questions
Key Terms
Chapter 11: Chronemics and Olfactics: Cultural Codes of Time and Scent
Codes and Culture
Group Membership Revisited
Chronemics
Olfactics
A Summary of Chronemics and Olfactics: Cultural Codes of Time and Scent
Closing Questions
Key Terms
Chapter 12: Nonverbal Communication Moving Forward
Nonverbal Communication in Review
Absorbing Popular Media, Moving Forward
Examining Ethical Behavior, Moving Forward
Recognizing Diverse Perspectives, Moving Forward
Assessing the Self, Moving Forward
Applying Nonverbal Principles Across Contexts, Moving Forward
A Summary of Nonverbal Communication Moving Forward
Closing Questions
Glossary
References
Index