Communication - GCSE Psychology Definition

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Communication is the process of exchanging information, ideas, or feelings between individuals through verbal or non-verbal methods. In the context of GCSE Psychology, it involves understanding how people use language, gestures, facial expressions, and body language to convey messages and interpret meaning. Effective communication is crucial for building relationships, expressing emotions, and influencing others, and it is a key topic in understanding social interactions and behaviour. Students studying this course will explore the psychological theories behind communication, how it can vary across different cultures, and its impact on personal and group dynamics.

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Claire Neeson

Reviewer: Claire Neeson

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Claire has been teaching for 34 years, in the UK and overseas. She has taught GCSE, A-level and IB Psychology which has been a lot of fun and extremely exhausting! Claire is now a freelance Psychology teacher and content creator, producing textbooks, revision notes and (hopefully) exciting and interactive teaching materials for use in the classroom and for exam prep. Her passion (apart from Psychology of course) is roller skating and when she is not working (or watching 'Coronation Street') she can be found busting some impressive moves on her local roller rink.

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