Week 1, Post 1, Nonverbal Communication Notes

Psych1030x Nonverbal Communication Notes

-Non-verbal communication accounts for around 66% of meaning exchanged 

-Facial expressions are universal and are the main way of communicating emotion

- Hand Gestures have many cultural differences and can be easily misinterpreted if used incorrectly

Question: Is it possible to deceive through changing body language? 

Answered: Yes, but it is challenging and requires practice and focus.

Professor Blake McKimmie, Nonverbal communication, September 10, 2022