A Form of Nonverbal Communication That Uses Gestures and Body

question 15

Multiple Choice

A form of nonverbal communication that uses gestures and body language is ______.

• A) proxemics
• B) kinesics
• C) psycholinguistics
• D) paralanguage

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Definitions:

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by diligence, carefulness, thoroughness, and a desire to do a task well.

Freudian Theory

Freudian Theory postulates the existence of unconscious mental processes, sexual and aggressive instincts, and the defense mechanisms of the psyche.

Reality Principle

The reality principle is a psychoanalytic concept describing the process of delaying gratification of desires when necessary, based on the understanding of the constraints of the physical and social world.

Superego

A component of Freud's psychoanalytic theory representing the moral conscience and ideals acquired from society and parents.