How have modern advances in technology affected both verbal and non-verbal communication? How have modern technology tools helped communication in relationships, especially those that are long-distance?

DISCUSSION ESSAY

Read or Listen: https://www.apa.org/research/action/speaking-of-psychology/nonverbal-communication (pay attention to the parts on microexpressions & gestures)

Watch: Perspectives on Communication video (Go to “From Dr. Carroll’s Notebook” unit of Chapter 3. Click Perspectives on Communication to access the video.)

• How is nonverbal communication important, and is it more or less important than verbal communication in a relationship?
• How have modern advances in technology affected both verbal and non-verbal communication? How have modern technology tools helped communication in relationships, especially those that are long-distance?