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Nonverbal Behavior in Interpersonal Relations, 6/E
Virginia Peck Richmond, West Virginia University
James C. McCroskey, West Virginia University
Mark L. Hickson, III, University of Alabama, Birmingham

ISBN-10: 020548669X
ISBN-13: 9780205486694

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2008
Format: Paper; 384 pp
Published: 10/26/2007

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Nonverbal Behavior in Interpersonal Relations offers a complete and precise explanation of the principles of nonverbal communication and their application in everyday life.

 

The authors draw from a wide variety of disciplines and upon their vast experience as instructors, consultants, and corporate trainers to offer a unique blend of social scientific and humanistic approaches to the study of nonverbal behavior. This well-researched book offers conclusions about the research in an easy-to-read and student-friendly style. Each chapter includes exercises, activities, self-tests, or questionnaires that help students explore and understand the actual and potential impact of nonverbal behaviors on communication. The text also helps students build the skills they will need to become competent nonverbal communicators in today's global community.

  • Blends theory, research, and applications to enable students of all levels to understand the material.
  • Includes instructional measures and exercises throughout the book to help students evaluate their own communication and apply the material in the text to real-world situations.
  • Explores the differences in cross-cultural nonverbal behaviors, including differences between greetings, gestures, gifts, and time usage among various cultures around the world, emphasizing the importance of understanding other cultures in order to communicate with them effectively.
  • Reviews the specific relationships we encounter daily and the impact of nonverbal communication on them: female/male, supervisor/subordinate, teacher/student, and intercultural.
  • Helps students build skills in interpreting nonverbal and verbal cues and in sending the desired cues to others.
  • Encourages students to recall and explain how facial management techniques work using MIND (Masking, Intensification, Neutralization, and Deintensification) facial expression exercises.
  • Demonstrates the extent and ways in which men and women really do focus on their body images with an Image Fixation Questionnaire, developed by Richmond.

  • Features a new chapter on the influence of nonverbal communication in the courtroom (Ch. 16), which illustrates the relevance of nonverbal communication in the courtroom, including how lawyers, defendants, and others are perceived in courtroom situations. It is written by guest authors who are experts in the field of law and communication.
  • Provides a comprehensive examination of the field of communication and deception, body language, gestures (Ch. 3), and the importance of reading and understanding people’s facial expressions (Ch. 4).
  • Includes a thorough review of metrosexual behaviors and communication (Ch. 12) to expand expectations of females and males.
  • Examines the highly relevant field of relationships and communication (Ch. 12) -- from the acquaintance stage to long lasting love.
  • Updates the chapter on teacher nonverbal behaviors and classroom outcomes (Ch. 14) as well as the chapter on nonverbal immediacy (Ch. 11) to include new measurements.
  • Incorporates updates throughout the book to include more recent research, data, and real-world application for students.
  • Offers an updated Instructor’s Manual and Test Bank for adopters, which includes guidelines for objectives, exercises, and testing, as well as test questions and an outline of each chapter (available for download at www.ablongman.com/irc).

Chapter 1: Communication and Nonverbal Behavior

Myths about Nonverbal Communication

Nonverbal versus Verbal Messages

Intentionality and Nonverbal Communication

Culture and Nonverbal Communication

Functions of Nonverbal Messages

Categories of Nonverbal Messages

Glossary of Terminology

 

Chapter 2: Physical Appearance

Attractiveness

Personal Body Concept

Nonverbal messages of body shape and size

Appearance and Dress

Artifacts and Accessories

Glossary of Terminology

           

CHAPTER 3: GESTURE AND MOVEMENT

A Theoretical Look at Gesture and Movement

Types of Gesture and Movement

Deception cues

Posture

Movement and Communicator Style

General Communicator Styles

Effects of Body Movements and Gestures

Glossary of Terminology

 

CHAPTER 4: FACIAL BEHAVIOR

Importance of Facial Expressions

Perspectives on Acquisition and Development

Facial Management and Expression of Emotion

Primary Affect Displays and Communication

Variations of Facial Expressions

Glossary of Terminology

 

CHAPTER 5: EYE BEHAVIOR

Properties and Functions of Eye Behavior

Types of Eye Behaviors

Eye Behavior and Individual Differences

Glossary of Terminology

 

CHAPTER 6: VOCAL BEHAVIOR

Categories of Vocal Behavior

Vocal Behavior and Turn Interaction Management

Effects of Vocal Behavior

Glossary of Terminology

 

CHAPTER 7: SPACE AND TERRITORIALITY

Phenomenon of Territoriality

Personal Space

Crowding and Density

Glossary of Terminology

 

CHAPTER 8: TOUCH AND COMMUNICATION

Life Span Development and Touch

Categories of Touch

Touch Norms and Communication

What Does Touch Communicate?

Effects of Touch Deprivation

Glossary of Terminology

 

CHAPTER 9: ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL SURROUNDINGS

Perceptual Characteristics of Environment

Architecture and Environment

Spatial Arrangement

Other Environmental Factors

Importance of Scents

Glossary of Terminology

 

CHAPTER 10: TIME

Time Orientations

Effects of the Use of Time

Glossary of Terminology

 

CHAPTER 11: IMMEDIACY AND COMMUNICATION

Immediacy

Nonverbal Immediacy

Outcomes of Immediacy

Drawbacks of Immediacy

Glossary of Terminology

 

CHAPTER 12: FEMALE-MALE NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION

Definition Issues: Sex and Gender

Development of Nonverbal Behavior in Females and Males

Distinctive and Similar Characteristics: The Dilemma

Liking and Courtship of the American Female and Male

Advantages of Immediacy

Disadvantages of Immediacy

The Androgynous Person

Glossary of Terminology

 

CHAPTER 13: SUPERVISOR AND EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIP

Distinctive Characteristics

Role of Nonverbal Messages

Conclusions about Supervisor-Employee Relationships

Immediacy in the Workplace

Glossary of Terminology

 

CHAPTER 14: TEACHER-STUDENT NONVERBAL RELATIONSHIPS

Teacher Roles

Role of Nonverbal Communication

Outcomes of Teacher Immediacy

Glossary of Terminology

 

CHAPTER 15: THE INFLUENCE OF NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION IN THE COURTROOM

Legal Settings

Non-Jury Pretrial Practice

Jury and Non-Jury Trials

Nonverbal Communication by Judges

The Changing Legal Context

Glossary of Terminology

 

CHAPTER 16: INTERCULTURAL RELATIONSHIPS

Defining Intercultural Communication

Nonverbal Behavior

Goals to Seek

Glossary of Terminology

 

References and Selected Readings

Index

 

 

    This text offers a complete and precise explanation of the principles of nonverbal communication and its application in everyday life.

    The authors draw from a wide variety of disciplines and upon their vast experience as instructors, consultants, and corporate trainers to offer a unique blend of social scientific and humanistic approaches to the study of nonverbal behavior. This well-researched book offers conclusions about the research in an easy-to-read and student-friendly style. Each chapter includes exercises, activities, self-tests, or questionnaires that help students understand the actual and potential impact of nonverbal behaviors on communication. It also helps students build the skills they will need to become competent nonverbal communicators in today's global community.

  • 0205372465Nonverbal Behavior in Interpersonal Relations, 5/E
    Richmond & McCroskey
    © 2004 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 368 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0205372465 | ISBN-13: 9780205372461
    Brief Description

Nonverbal Behavior in Interpersonal Relations, 6/e
Virginia P. Richmond, West Virginia University
James C. McCroskey, West Virginia University
Mark L. Hickson III, University of Alabama, Birmingham Description:

Nonverbal Behavior in Interpersonal Relations offers a complete and precise explanation of the principles of nonverbal communication and their application in everyday life.

The authors draw from a wide variety of disciplines and upon their vast experience as instructors, consultants, and corporate trainers to offer a unique blend of social scientific and humanistic approaches to the study of nonverbal behavior. Each chapter includes exercises, activities, self-tests, or questionnaires that help students explore and understand the actual and potential impact of nonverbal behaviors on communication. This well-researched book offers conclusions about the research in an easy-to-read and student-friendly style, helping students build the skills they will need to become competent nonverbal communicators in today's global community.

 

Features:

  • Blends theory, research, and applications to enable students of all levels to understand the material.
  • Includes instructional measures and exercises throughout the book to help students evaluate their own communication and apply the material in the text to real-world situations.
  • Explores the differences in cross-cultural nonverbal behaviors, including differences between greetings, gestures, gifts, and time usage among various cultures around the world, emphasizing the importance of understanding other cultures in order to communicate with them effectively.
New to the Sixth Edition:
  • Features a new chapter on the influence of nonverbal communication in the courtroom including a focus on how lawyers, defendants, and others are perceived in courtroom situations.
  • Includes new sections on communication and deception, body language, gestures, and the importance of reading and understanding people’s facial expressions.
  • Introduces a thorough review of metrosexual behaviors, relationships, and communication, examining the expectations of females and males.
  • Incorporates updates throughout the text including more recent research, data, and real-world applications.

 

Praise for Nonverbal Behavior in Interpersonal Relations:

“I like the way the ‘relationship’ chapters each expound on physical appearance, gestures, face, vocal, etc. — [it] pulls the nonverbal behaviors into understanding relationships.”

— Melissa Newman, Dallas Baptist University

 

“I really like how [the authors] break down the categories of nonverbal communication and make them accessible to students.”

— Caroline S. Parsons, Clemson University

 

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    Richmond, McCroskey & Hickson
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