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Non verbal Communication

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

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Non verbal Communication

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  1. Non verbal Communication

  2. What is non verbal communication? Posture Gestures Facial expression

  3. It’s written all over your face! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5jzflOyZUE&feature=related

  4. Social Learning Theory Learning = cultural variations • Observation • Imitation • Reinforcement • Punishment • Role Models

  5. Limitations with the SLT • Non verbal communication persists even after punishment • Siblings with different NVC • Universal gestures, e.g. smiling. Ignores genes!

  6. 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 REPRODUCE E.g. NVC can help to ward off predators or reduce conflict. Or help us to flirt or look more attractive

  7. Yuki et al (2007) Aim: Procedure: 95 118 Results:

  8. Criticisms of Yuki et al (2007) Ecological validity Non representative Too simple 1 - 9?

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