CMN 135 Exam 1, Chapter 1

CMN 135 Exam 1 Study Guide at UC Davis. Winter 2012 Quarter with Prof. Puckering.

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How much of our meaning derives from nonverbal behavior?
Approximately 60-65%
Adults interpret messages by relying more on ___________ than __________
Nonverbal than verbal cues
When do we rely more heavily on verbal messages for meaning?
Factual or Persuasive messages.
Nonverbal message are more believable because...
Thought of as being spontaneous expressions of internal thoughts and feelings that reveal our "inner selves"
To qualify as communication, the nonverbal behavior must be a __________?
Message - must have social meaning
What is the difference between behavior and communicative messages?
Behavior simply stands for itself, such as blinking but a communicative messages is when a behavior has meaning behind it such as blinking one eye to wink.
Behavior Sent with Intent and Behavior NOT received
Attempted Communication
Behavior sent with Intent and Behavior received inaccurately
Miscommunication
Behavior sent with Intent and Behavior received accurately
Successful Communication
Behavior sent without intent and behavior NOT received
Unattended Behavior
Behavior sent without intent and Behavior received inaccurately
Misinterpretation
Behavior sent without intent and Behavior received accurately
Accidental communication
Messages sent by body, through posture, gestures, body movement, etc.
Kinesics
Eye behavior
Oculesics
Physical appearance and olfactic cues
Appearance/adornment