Language, thought and communication

• Communication - passing information from one person (or animal) to another
• Language - a system of communication used between a specific group of people
• Thought - the mental activity of thinking, which involves reasoning and considering, and that produces ideas and opinions
• Recognition - identification of someone or something previously known, seen or heard about
• Territory - an area defended by an animal or a group of animals against others
• Body language - a general term to describe aspects of non-verbal communication
• Eye contact - when two people in conversation are looking at each other’s eyes at the same time
• Verbal communication - conveying messages using words
• Open posture - positioning the arms so they are not folded across the body, and not crossing the legs
• Postural echo - mirroring another person’s body position