Define Nonverbal Communication, and Briefly Discuss Its Importance to Communicating

question 43

Essay

Define nonverbal communication, and briefly discuss its importance to communicating in organizations.

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Definitions:

Recall

The cognitive process of retrieving information from memory, which can range from remembering past events to recollecting learned facts.

Semantic Encoding

The process of encoding sensory information into memory in a meaningful way, associating it with concepts and knowledge already in memory.

Acoustic Encoding

The process of converting auditory information into a memory or cognitive representation in the brain.

Sensory Encoding

The process by which sensory information is translated into signals that the brain can understand and process.