Non verbal Communication

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Non verbal Communication. What is non verbal communication?. Posture. Gestures. Facial expression. It’s written all over your face!. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5jzflOyZUE&feature=related. Social Learning Theory. Learning = cultural variations. Observation Imitation Reinforcement - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Non verbal Communication

What is non verbal communication?

It’s written all over your face!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5jzflOyZUE&feature=related

Surprise Disgust Happiness

Anger

Fear Sadness Interest seven facial expressions are

recognised

in virtually all societies

Social Learning Theory

• Observation

• Imitation

• Reinforcement

• Punishment

• Role Models

Limitations with the SLT

• Non verbal communication persists even after punishment

• Siblings with different NVC

• Universal gestures, e.g. smiling.

Ignores genes!

Evolutionary Theory

Biological approach – natural or instinctive. NVC helps us to survive so we have evolved have certain types of body language or facial expressions. certain gestures may help us to

SURVIVE or REPRODUCEE.g. NVC can help to ward off predators or reduce conflict. Or help us to flirt or look more attractive

Yuki et al (2007)

Criticisms of Yuki et al (2007)