Nonverbal Communication in Everyday Life (eBook)

Part One: Foundations
Chapter 1: The Nature and Functions of Nonverbal Communication
When Does Communication Occur?
When Is Communication Nonverbal?
What Are The Primary Functions Of Nonverbal Communication?
The Basic Nonverbal Signaling Systems
Summary
Chapter 2: The Development of Nonverbal Communication: Acquiring Everyday Skills
Nonverbal Communication Skills
The Development of Nonverbal ¬Communication Skills
Individual Differences In Nonverbal Communication Skills
Education and Training
Summary
Part Two: Codes and Functions
Chapter 3: The Human Body: Signaling Multiple Identities
Communication Codes
Communication Functions
Summary
Chapter 4: Personal Space, Eye Contact, and Touch: An Approach-Avoidance Signaling System
Communication Codes
Communication Functions
Summary
Chapter 5: Facial Expression: Communicating Emotion
Communication Codes
Communication Functions
Summary
Chapter 6: Voice and Gesture: Speaking and Replacing Speech
Communication Codes
Communication Functions
Summary
Part Three: Applications
Chapter 7: Nonverbal Communication in Non-Intimate Encounters
Casual Encounters: Building Conversational Rapport
Influential Encounters: Getting Help
Summary
Chapter 8: Nonverbal Communication in Intimate Encounters
Relational Intimacy And Nonverbal Communication
Nonverbal Communication In Intimate Encounters
Summary
Chapter 9: Nonverbal Communication in Deceptive Encounters
Lying And Deception In Everyday Life
Theories Of Nonverbal Communication And Deception
Studies Comparing Liars and Truth Tellers
Catching Liars
Summary
Chapter 10: Nonverbal Communication in Workplace Encounters
Superior–Subordinate Encounters: Communicating Status
Task-Oriented Encounters: Getting the Job Done
Summary
Chapter 11: Nonverbal Communication in Mediated Encounters
Informative Encounters: Staying Connected
Persuasive Encounters: Resisting Influence
Entertaining Encounters: Absorbing Popular Culture
Summary