Occulesics - Eye behavior
Occulesics - eye behavior is a unique type of nonverbal communication. This non-verbal communication is how the eyes and eye movement speak in addition to the facial expressions. This is more than just eye gaze. Occulesics includes the movement of pupils as well as orbital movement of the eye ball, blink rate and eyelid movement. The way we look, stare, blink and the pupil reactions can be nonverbal forms of communication. Interest in a person or thing will result in decrease in blinking rate and dilation of pupils. With something we dislike, the pupils will contract. When we take interest in something, our blinking rate decreases and our eyes begin to dilate, if we dislike something our pupil's contract. The Pleasant vs Unpleasant Eye Movement Study solved an age old controversy regarding music. Emotivists believed emotions are felt in response to music. On the other hand, cognitivists believe that music is only representative of emotions. The study found in favor of the emotivists. Even eye contact can affect group dynamics. When situated to have more eye contact than others around you, you will be more likely to become the leader of the group. This is important for those who are public speakers. Go to the Types of Nonverbal Communication main page. Facial Expression Basics
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