Question

Which remedy is used to overcome the adverse impact of the node in communication?
1. Kinetics
2. Paralanguage
3. Short circuiting
4. Tactile communication

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Short circuiting

The correct answer is Short-circuiting.

• Short-circuiting acts as a remedy to overcome the adverse impact of the node in communication.
• It helps the communication to run smoothly and removes the hurdles in the path of communication.

• Tactile communication:
  • It relates to the non-verbal form of communication.
  • It is the process of communication through touching or not touching each other.
  • It conveys emotional and attitudinal states like anger, love, warmth, hostility, etc.
  • It is also seen in animals like Tiger mothers licking their babies, monkeys groom each other, etc.
• Paralanguage:
  • ​The distinction between the verbal message from the vocal message is called Paralanguage.
  • In other words, it makes a difference in what is said and how it is said.
  • It is concerned with how something is said.
  • Paralinguistic is a person who studies vocal qualities like intensity, range, rhythm, tempo, and vocalizations like crying, giggling, yawning, etc.
  • The study of vocalization and voice qualities give Vocal cues or Paralanguage. 
  • Paralanguage helps in differentiating the emotions and personality traits of the person or speaker.
  • Example -
    • The deep-throaty voice of a man indicates his personality as mature and sophisticated.
    • The same deep-throaty voice of a woman indicates her personality as boring and ugly.
• Kinesics:
  • Kinesics is a form of non-verbal communication.
    • Communication through body language is known as Kinesics.
    • It includes
      • Facial expressions
      • Postures
      • Body movement
      • Gestures
      • Eye Contact
      • Haptics