Nonverbal signals during interaction among 37 learning disabled third-, fourth-, and fifth-grade boys with and without social/behavioral problems and among nondisabled boys were analyzed. Examination of videotapes revealed that only one of 31 nonverbal behaviors (body lean) differed significantly between the groups. (Author/CL)

Surveys of special education students in England, Wales, and Scotland were conducted to investigate the use of nonvocal communication systems. Among findings were that there was increased use of augmentive systems in special schools and the overall majority of schools favored Blissymbolics. (SW)

In order to prove that mutual gaze does not develop fortuitously in young children but results from a gaze-action/gaze-reaction process, videotapes of 11 high- and 11 low-friendship dyads at play were analyzed for gaze-related utterances and mutual gaze. Concludes that gaze and mutual gaze are systematic components of preschool children's…

Responses of nine autistic, nine behavior disordered, and nine normal 6 to 12 year olds to verbal and nonverbal requests formed a cumulative, unidimensional hierarchy based on the individual patterns of responses, with verbal requests for verbal responses eliciting the least compliance and verbal requests for nonverbal responses the most. (Author)

A communication program of Amer-Ind (a gestural communication system based on American Indian Hand Talk) was developed for 21 severely and profoundly mentally retarded children (8 to 18 years old). (Author)

The author briefly surveys some of the claims made about the presumed nature of film as language and some of the problems that arise. He considers the views of two influential schools of film criticism: the Russian formalists (Pudovkin and Eisenstein) and the British semiologist (Peter Wollen). (Author/SJL)

Presents and tests a theory of nonverbal behavior during deception and the ability of deceivers to control these classes of behaviors. Behaviors examined are bodily movement, facial nervousness, and vocal nervousness. (JMF)

Examines effects of the availability and use of nonverbal information on the detection of deception. Results indicate that the amount of information, both total and nonverbal, does not predict accuracy in detecting deception. Suggests that an interaction between use of nonverbal and verbal information occurs when observers make veracity judgments.…

Videotape can be used to help communicators evaluate body language and other non-verbal communication. (LS)

Tests whether individuals with different attachment styles vary in the degree to which they display intimacy and nonverbal involvement to their romantic partners. Provides preliminary behavioral validation of K. Bartholomew's four-category model of attachment. Interprets findings in light of the dimensions underlying attachment styles and the…

Examines the relationships among nonverbal behaviors, dimensions of source credibility, and speaker persuasiveness in a public speaking context. Finds numerous associations between nonverbal behaviors and attributions of credibility and persuasiveness. Discusses advantages of analyzing nonverbal cues according to proximal precepts. (SR)

Task-oriented and patient-oriented styles were used to instruct 28 patients in a block design task. The patient-oriented style resulted in more nonverbal positivity. The task-oriented style led to higher scores during the first instructional period, whereas the patient-oriented style during the second period resulted in higher scores. (SK)

Distinguishes between two widely different states of culture, manifest-prescriptive (involving myths, beliefs, values, dogmas, and ideologies) and personal-tacit (involving uniqueness and individualism) and explores how the gap between these two states relate to nonverbal communication, language and cultural values, and ethnic relations. (CB)

States that interpersonal deception theory frames deception as a communication activity within interactive contexts. Describes an experiment testing several suspicion-related hypotheses pairing participants for interviews during which interviewees lied or told the truth, and interviewers were induced to be more or less suspicious. Finds that when…

Notes that the ability to read nonverbal communication in the business world can prove to be a valuable tool for the successful manager. Analyzes three modes of nonverbal communication: the physical office setting, an individual's manner of dress, and body language. (SR)