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NON-MANUAL BEHAVIOR [1 record]

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Record 1 2020-10-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nonverbal Communication (Psychology)
  • Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
  • Sociology of persons with a disability
CONT

In addition to hand movements, signing requires non-manual behaviours, in particular the position of the head and trunk, facial expression, and the direction in which the signer is looking.

Key term(s)
  • non-manual behavior

French

Domaine(s)
  • Communication non verbale (Psychologie)
  • Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
  • Sociologie des personnes handicapées
CONT

L'inclinaison de la tête vers le bas est un comportement non manuel produit lorsque le locuteur désire poser une question fermée à laquelle on ne peut répondre que par «oui» ou «non».

Spanish

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