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nonverbal communication and power  

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  • The relation of nonverbal communication to power, and to related constructs such as dominance and status, has captured the interest of researchers for more than 30 years. In this entry, two kinds of nonverbal communication are discussed— nonverbal behavior and nonverbal communication skill. [Source: Encyclopedia of Power; Nonverbal Communication and Power]

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