AQA GCSE Psychology · 8182

Explanations of Non-Verbal Behaviour

What you need to know

Describe Darwin’s evolutionary theory, which views non-verbal communication as an evolved and adaptive behavioural trait.
Evaluate the evidence suggesting that non-verbal behaviour is innate, referencing studies on neonates and sensory-deprived individuals.
Assess the evidence that non-verbal behaviour is culturally learned, including an analysis of Yuki’s study of emoticons.