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AOHT DGCS Lesson 6
Nonverbal Communication
Term | Definition |
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attitude | An emotion or complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings; causes one to act in a certain way (behavior can reveal one’s attitude). |
body language | The use of gestures and other physical movements to communicate. |
facial expressions | The gestures in one’s face that communicate mood, attitude, or emotions. |
inflection | A change in pitch, volume, or emphasis in speech. |
mirroring | Nonverbal communication technique in which a person copies the physical posture, and so on of another person in order to deepen the connection/improve communication. |
monotone | Lack of inflection in the voice. |
nonverbal communication | Process of exchanging information or sending messages without words. |
pitch | The property of sound that reflects the frequency of vibration; a high pitch sounds squeaky like a mouse and a low pitch sounds deep. |
proxemics | The distance between people as they interact. |
tone of voice | The sound quality of one’s speech that reflects a mood, emotion, or attitude; includes pitch, volume, and inflection. |