Nonverbal Behavior in Interpersonal Relations
6th Edition
Published on 4. January 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-0-205-48669-4 (ISBN)
Description
Nonverbal Behavior in Interpersonal Relationsoffers a complete and precise explanation of the principles of nonverbal communication and their application in everyday life.
The authors draw from a wide variety of disciplines and upon their vast experience as instructors, consultants, and corporate trainers to offer a unique blend of social scientific and humanistic approaches to the study of nonverbal behavior. This well-researched book offers conclusions about the research in an easy-to-read style. Each chapter includes exercises, activities, self-tests, or questionnaires that help readers explore and understand the actual and potential impact of nonverbal behaviors on communication. The text also helps readers build the skills they will need to become competent nonverbal communicators in today's global community.
The authors draw from a wide variety of disciplines and upon their vast experience as instructors, consultants, and corporate trainers to offer a unique blend of social scientific and humanistic approaches to the study of nonverbal behavior. This well-researched book offers conclusions about the research in an easy-to-read style. Each chapter includes exercises, activities, self-tests, or questionnaires that help readers explore and understand the actual and potential impact of nonverbal behaviors on communication. The text also helps readers build the skills they will need to become competent nonverbal communicators in today's global community.
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Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 153 mm
Width: 229 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
520 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-48669-4 (9780205486694)
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Content
Chapter 1: Communication and Nonverbal Behavior
Myths about Nonverbal Communication
Nonverbal versus Verbal Messages
Intentionality and Nonverbal Communication
Culture and Nonverbal Communication
Functions of Nonverbal Messages
Categories of Nonverbal Messages
Glossary of Terminology
Chapter 2: Physical Appearance
Attractiveness
Personal Body Concept
Nonverbal messages of body shape and size
Appearance and Dress
Artifacts and Accessories
Glossary of Terminology
CHAPTER 3: GESTURE AND MOVEMENT
A Theoretical Look at Gesture and Movement
Types of Gesture and Movement
Deception cues
Posture
Movement and Communicator Style
General Communicator Styles
Effects of Body Movements and Gestures
Glossary of Terminology
CHAPTER 4: FACIAL BEHAVIOR
Importance of Facial Expressions
Perspectives on Acquisition and Development
Facial Management and Expression of Emotion
Primary Affect Displays and Communication
Variations of Facial Expressions
Glossary of Terminology
CHAPTER 5: EYE BEHAVIOR
Properties and Functions of Eye Behavior
Types of Eye Behaviors
Eye Behavior and Individual Differences
Glossary of Terminology
CHAPTER 6: VOCAL BEHAVIOR
Categories of Vocal Behavior
Vocal Behavior and Turn Interaction Management
Effects of Vocal Behavior
Glossary of Terminology
CHAPTER 7: SPACE AND TERRITORIALITY
Phenomenon of Territoriality
Personal Space
Crowding and Density
Glossary of Terminology
CHAPTER 8: TOUCH AND COMMUNICATION
Life Span Development and Touch
Categories of Touch
Touch Norms and Communication
What Does Touch Communicate?
Effects of Touch Deprivation
Glossary of Terminology
CHAPTER 9: ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL SURROUNDINGS
Perceptual Characteristics of Environment
Architecture and Environment
Spatial Arrangement
Other Environmental Factors
Importance of Scents
Glossary of Terminology
CHAPTER 10: TIME
Time Orientations
Effects of the Use of Time
Glossary of Terminology
CHAPTER 11: IMMEDIACY AND COMMUNICATION
Immediacy
Nonverbal Immediacy
Outcomes of Immediacy
Drawbacks of Immediacy
Glossary of Terminology
CHAPTER 12: FEMALE-MALE NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION
Definition Issues: Sex and Gender
Development of Nonverbal Behavior in Females and Males
Distinctive and Similar Characteristics: The Dilemma
Liking and Courtship of the American Female and Male
Advantages of Immediacy
Disadvantages of Immediacy
The Androgynous Person
Glossary of Terminology
CHAPTER 13: SUPERVISOR AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIP
Distinctive Characteristics
Role of Nonverbal Messages
Conclusions about Supervisor-Employee Relationships
Immediacy in the Workplace
Glossary of Terminology
CHAPTER 14: TEACHER-STUDENT NONVERBAL RELATIONSHIPS
Teacher Roles
Role of Nonverbal Communication
Outcomes of Teacher Immediacy
Glossary of Terminology
CHAPTER 15: THE INFLUENCE OF NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION IN THE COURTROOM
Legal Settings
Non-Jury Pretrial Practice
Jury and Non-Jury Trials
Nonverbal Communication by Judges
The Changing Legal Context
Glossary of Terminology
CHAPTER 16: INTERCULTURAL RELATIONSHIPS
Defining Intercultural Communication
Nonverbal Behavior
Goals to Seek
Glossary of Terminology
References and Selected Readings
Index
Myths about Nonverbal Communication
Nonverbal versus Verbal Messages
Intentionality and Nonverbal Communication
Culture and Nonverbal Communication
Functions of Nonverbal Messages
Categories of Nonverbal Messages
Glossary of Terminology
Chapter 2: Physical Appearance
Attractiveness
Personal Body Concept
Nonverbal messages of body shape and size
Appearance and Dress
Artifacts and Accessories
Glossary of Terminology
CHAPTER 3: GESTURE AND MOVEMENT
A Theoretical Look at Gesture and Movement
Types of Gesture and Movement
Deception cues
Posture
Movement and Communicator Style
General Communicator Styles
Effects of Body Movements and Gestures
Glossary of Terminology
CHAPTER 4: FACIAL BEHAVIOR
Importance of Facial Expressions
Perspectives on Acquisition and Development
Facial Management and Expression of Emotion
Primary Affect Displays and Communication
Variations of Facial Expressions
Glossary of Terminology
CHAPTER 5: EYE BEHAVIOR
Properties and Functions of Eye Behavior
Types of Eye Behaviors
Eye Behavior and Individual Differences
Glossary of Terminology
CHAPTER 6: VOCAL BEHAVIOR
Categories of Vocal Behavior
Vocal Behavior and Turn Interaction Management
Effects of Vocal Behavior
Glossary of Terminology
CHAPTER 7: SPACE AND TERRITORIALITY
Phenomenon of Territoriality
Personal Space
Crowding and Density
Glossary of Terminology
CHAPTER 8: TOUCH AND COMMUNICATION
Life Span Development and Touch
Categories of Touch
Touch Norms and Communication
What Does Touch Communicate?
Effects of Touch Deprivation
Glossary of Terminology
CHAPTER 9: ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL SURROUNDINGS
Perceptual Characteristics of Environment
Architecture and Environment
Spatial Arrangement
Other Environmental Factors
Importance of Scents
Glossary of Terminology
CHAPTER 10: TIME
Time Orientations
Effects of the Use of Time
Glossary of Terminology
CHAPTER 11: IMMEDIACY AND COMMUNICATION
Immediacy
Nonverbal Immediacy
Outcomes of Immediacy
Drawbacks of Immediacy
Glossary of Terminology
CHAPTER 12: FEMALE-MALE NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION
Definition Issues: Sex and Gender
Development of Nonverbal Behavior in Females and Males
Distinctive and Similar Characteristics: The Dilemma
Liking and Courtship of the American Female and Male
Advantages of Immediacy
Disadvantages of Immediacy
The Androgynous Person
Glossary of Terminology
CHAPTER 13: SUPERVISOR AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIP
Distinctive Characteristics
Role of Nonverbal Messages
Conclusions about Supervisor-Employee Relationships
Immediacy in the Workplace
Glossary of Terminology
CHAPTER 14: TEACHER-STUDENT NONVERBAL RELATIONSHIPS
Teacher Roles
Role of Nonverbal Communication
Outcomes of Teacher Immediacy
Glossary of Terminology
CHAPTER 15: THE INFLUENCE OF NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION IN THE COURTROOM
Legal Settings
Non-Jury Pretrial Practice
Jury and Non-Jury Trials
Nonverbal Communication by Judges
The Changing Legal Context
Glossary of Terminology
CHAPTER 16: INTERCULTURAL RELATIONSHIPS
Defining Intercultural Communication
Nonverbal Behavior
Goals to Seek
Glossary of Terminology
References and Selected Readings
Index