Nonverbal Behavior in Psychopathological Conditions

Abstract

In clinical and research settings, psychopathological conditions are often evaluated through verbal measures, such as, questionnaires, scales, clinical interviews, that focus on the presence of set of symptoms (ex: affective, cognitive and social). However, patients sometimes are not able to precisely communicate their problems. They can avoid the description for the clinicians and researchers of some symptoms or other relevant information because of private feelings, such as shame, social desirability, or other reasons. Other times, patients cannot recognize what exactly happen with them that cause emotional and social problems, what impairs their verbal report and treatment.

Structural equation model of personality traits, psychopathology and nonverbal immediacy behavior

“…In another study, it was stated that there is a relationship between nonverbal behavior and personality traits. 20 , 29 …”

“…In this context, nonverbal communication can reflect emotional states and social intentions as it is a multichannel communication tool. 20 …”