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
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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
certain gestures may help us to
expressions.
SURVIVE or REPRODUCE
E.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)