Do Norms Governing Nonverbal Communication Differ Historically and Across Societies

question 81

Essay

Do norms governing nonverbal communication differ historically and across societies? Why? Illustrate your answer with examples.

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Definitions:

Personality Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience, deviating from cultural norms.

Schizotypal

Relating to or characterized by a personality disorder that involves acute discomfort in close relationships, cognitive and perceptual distortions, and eccentric behavior.

Histrionic

Relating to a personality disorder marked by excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behaviors.

Hysterical Personality Disorder

An outdated term that was once used to describe a pattern of dramatic and attention-seeking behavior, now more accurately referred to as histrionic personality disorder.