Recall of nonverbal cues: Exploring a new definition of interpersonal sensitivity

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serval:BIB_62D1B44B86F5
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Title
Recall of nonverbal cues: Exploring a new definition of interpersonal sensitivity
Journal
Journal of Nonverbal Behavior
Author(s)
Hall J.A., Murphy N.A., Schmid Mast M.
ISSN
0191-5886
Publication state
Published
Issued date
04/2006
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
30
Number
4
Pages
141-155
Language
english
Abstract
Interpersonal sensitivity, defined as the accurate recall of another person's nonverbal behavior, was measured in two studies. In Study 1, nonverbal recall accuracy (NRA) was based on recall of cues expressed by a man and/or woman being interviewed on videotape. Retest reliability after 2weeks was satisfactory and the male and female tests demonstrated sufficient convergence. Participants could assess their own recall accuracy at better than chance levels; ability to decode the meanings of visual nonverbal cues was positively related to NRA; discriminant validity of NRA was demonstrated with regard to general cognitive ability; and women had higher NRA than men. In Study 2, NRA was based on recall of a live interaction partner. Women again had higher NRA than men; NRA was significantly better than chance; and higher NRA was associated with more smiling and self-reported positive affect during the interaction. Nonverbal recall accuracy is a promising new definition of interpersonal sensitivity.
Keywords
Gender differences, Interpersonal sensitivity, Nonverbal sensitivity, Recall of cues
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