Post on 05-Jan-2016
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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)