The transfer of information between persons without the use of words is referred to as __________. It includes not only visual cues (gestures, appearances) but also vocal features (inflection, volume, pitch) and environmental factors (use of space, position) that affect meanings.

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Nonverbal communication refers to the transfer of information without the use of words, and encompasses a wide range of cues such as gestures, facial expressions, eye contact, vocal features, and environmental factors. This type of communication can often convey meanings that cannot be expressed through words alone. On-stage dramatization, emotional interaction, and back-stage implication are not terms commonly used in the study of nonverbal communication.

The Transfer of Information Between Persons Without the Use of Words