A. Reasons for studying nonverbal communication. We make important judgments and decisions with nonverbal communication. We can learn about the affective and emotional states of other people through nonverbal behaviors. Many first impressions are formed through nonverbal cues. Nonverbal communication has value in human interaction because much of our nonverbal actions are not easily controlled consciously.
Nonverbal communication has a strong link to culture.
Definition of nonverbal communication. A. Includes all nonverbal stimuli in a communicative setting generated by the individual and the individual's use of the environment. B. Stimuli must have potential message value for sender and receiver. C. Includes intentional and unintentional nonverbal messages. Functions of nonverbal communication.