Non-Verbal Thinking

The Non-Verbal Thinking cognitive function is key to accurately recognising and understanding non-verbal cues essential for successful social interactions.

Non-Verbal Thinking is Involved in:

Interpreting facial expressions, body language, and tone of voice to better understand emotions and intentions in any interaction.

Understanding and responding to other people's emotions with sensitivity and insight

Carefully observing and assessing a situation to fully understand what is happening before responding or taking action.

Adjusting behavior based on non-verbal signals and feedback from others to enhance communication and interactions.

Maintaining focus in social situations

Having a good awareness of your own emotions, accurately understanding them, and reflecting on how they influence your thoughts and actions.

Developing strong negotiating skills

Signs of a Difficulty in this Cognitive Funtion

challenges in social interactions and developing positive, meaningful relationships

Struggle to apply social skills correctly due to difficulty in recognising when and where they are appropriate.

Difficulty in the classroom or workplace when trying to interpret a teacher's or employer's reactions, often unsure if their actions are being well-received

Acting inappropriately to hide difficulties—either by withdrawing and remaining shy in social situations or by acting out as the 'class clown' to seek attention

Jumping to conclusions without considering all relevant information, leading to problems due to acting on incomplete or inaccurate details

Having difficulty interpreting and understanding their own emotions and those of others, leading to overreacting or underreacting in social situations.

finds it challenging to adjust behavior based on the non-verbal cues others are giving

Acting impulsively in social situations

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Our Brain's Forensic Investigator

There are clues all around us, and our brain’s investigator works to solve life’s puzzles by interpreting these non-verbal signals. Is that facial expression showing shock, surprise, sadness, or contempt? What does a change in someone’s voice – through tone, inflection, or emphasis – reveal? And what does their body language communicate through its movements and gestures?

Our Non-Verbal Thinking acts as the brain’s forensic investigator: gathering evidence and analysing the scene. It uses this information to form “common sense,” navigate complex situations, build empathy, and perform under pressure. Our brains are designed to learn the subtleties of different people and contexts, allowing us to successfully navigate the world around us.

Essential in Skills Such As:

Empathy

Self Awareness

Collaborative Group Work

Networking

Conflict Resolution

Ettiquette

Self Management

People Skills

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