Week 2 Nonverbal Behavior Analysis.docx SPN 277N Week 2 Nonverbal Communication Analys

Week 2 Nonverbal Behavior Analysis.docx    SPN 277N  Week 2 Nonverbal Communication Analysis  Chamberlain University   SPN 277N  Image # 1  What nonverbal messages are being sent in this image?  In this image, a lot of non-verbal behavior is apparent. Non-verbal communication can be de- scribed as œ all the messages other than words that are used in communication. In oral communi- cation, these symbolic messages are transferred by means of intonation, tone of voice, vocally produced noises, body posture, body gestures, facial expressions or pauses. (Besson et al 1970.) The man standing appears to be in a position of power. He is authoritative and slightly aggres- sive  by standing, in contrast to the others in the image who are sitting. He is literally looking down upon them, and talking down to them. This does not come across as though he is speaking to an equal. His facial expressions look stern and serious. He looks unpleas