larity - Answer The aspect or characteristic of style by means of which a thought is so
presented that it is immediately understood, depending on the precision and simplicity
of the language
When is clarity important? - Answer when there is little opportunity for feedback
Vividness - Answer the...
Clarity - Answer The aspect or characteristic of style by means of which a thought is so
presented that it is immediately understood, depending on the precision and simplicity
of the language
When is clarity important? - Answer when there is little opportunity for feedback
Vividness - Answer the aspect or characteristic of style by which a thought is so
presented that it evokes lifelike imagery and suggestion
Metamessage - Answer (subtext) the meaning apart from what actual words express.
Many don't involve words at all
Nonverbal Communication - Answer information communicated without using words.
93%
Conversation Management - Answer part of strategic flexibility that is using nonverbal
cues to structure conversations
Characteristics of Nonverbal Communication - Answer 1. Culturally Determined
2. Conflict with verbal messages
3. Largely unconscious
4. Shows true feelings and attitudes
5. Varies by gender
6. Displays power
, Culturally Determined - Answer how close you stand when you talk, eye contact, and
how you express or suppress powerful emotions (PDA). You adopt traits and
mannerisms of your cultural group and your culture governs your body movement
Mixed Messages - Answer the verbal and the nonverbal contradict each other. The
nonverbal communication is often more reliable than the verbal context
Largely Unconscious - Answer when you consider the amount and ordinariness of your
nonverbal behavior, it is hardly surprising that you are unaware of much of it
What is the most recognizable signs of emotion? - Answer vocal cues
Expectancy Violation Theory (EVT) - Answer when others violate your expectations
about how they should behave, you can perceive the violation either positively or
negatively depending, in part, on how much you like the other person. The theory
proposes that it is people's expectancy that will influence the outcome of
communication as positive or negative
3 Variables of the Expectancy Violation Theory - Answer 1. Interactant Variables
2. Environmental Variables
3. Variables related to the nature of the interaction
Interactant Variables - Answer traits of people involved (sex, gender, age)
Environmental Variables - Answer "setting," space available
Nature of the Interaction - Answer social norms, purpose, formality of the situation
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