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As a highly readable and thought-provoking introduction to nonverbal communication,Nonverbal Communication in Everyday Lifeoffers comprehensive coverage and contemporary research in an engaging and accessible presentation. This text provides balanced coverage of the functions, channels, and applications of nonverbal communication. Organized into three parts to allow for greater flexibility, Part I: "Functions" presents the basic codes, primary functions, and development of nonverbal communication, and Part II: "Channels" takes an integrative approach and shows how each channel serves aprimaryfunction. Part III: "Applications" then offers sound applications of nonverbal communication, grounded in the best and latest theory and research, to help students achieve success in various common, everyday situations.

The Nature Of Nonverbal Communication
A Communication Code Perspective
Introduction When Does Communication Occur?
When is Communication Nonverbal?
The Basic Nonverbal Signaling Systems Summary
The Functions Of Nonverbal Communication
Human-Animal Connections
Introduction
The Identification Function
The Relationship Function
The Emotion Function
The Delivery Function Summary
The Development Of Nonverbal Communication
Acquiring Everyday Skills
Introduction Nonverbal Communication Skills
The Development of Nonverbal shy;Communication Skills
Individual Differences in Nonverbal Communication Skills
Education and Training Summary
The Human Body: Signaling Multiple Identities
Introduction Communication Codes
Communication Functions
Summary
Space, Gaze, And Touch
An Approach-Avoidance Signaling System Introduction Communication Codes
Communication Functions
Summary
Facial Expression: Communicating Emotions
Introduction Communication Codes
Communication Functions Summary
Voice and Gesture: Speaking and Replacing Speech
Introduction
Communication Codes
Communication Functions Summary
Nonverbal Communication in Nonintimate Encounters
Introduction Casual Encounters
Building Conversational Rapport Influential Encounters
Obtaining Compliance Deceptive Encounters
Catching Liars Summary
Nonverbal Communication in Intimate Encounters
Introduction
Relational Intimacy and Nonverbal Communication Nonverbal
Communication in Intimate Encounters
Summary
Nonverbal Communication in Workplace Encounters
Introduction Superior-Subordinate Encounters
Communicating Status Task-Oriented Encounters
Getting the Job Done Summary
Nonverbal Communication In Mediated Encounters
Introduction
Informative Encounters
Staying Connected Persuasive Encounters
Resisting Influence Entertaining Encounters
Absorbing Popular Culture
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Nonverbal Communication in Everyday Life

Nonverbal Communication in Everyday Life

0205582192

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