What is a gesture?
Q: What is a gesture?
A: A gesture is a form of nonverbal communication that uses movements of the body.
Q: How are gestures handled in the human brain?
A: Gestures are handled in the human brain by the same centres which handle language, such as Broca's and Wernicke's areas, used by speech and sign language.
Q: Are all movements of the body gestures?
A: No, all movements of the body have meaning, but not all are gestures. Some may be automatic, unconscious signals which express various feelings or states of mind.
Q: Do animals communicate using gestures?
A: Yes, many animals communicate extensively using behaviours that include gestures.
Q: Can multi-touch computers read gestures?
A: Yes, multi-touch computers have been made to read gestures.
Q: Are gestures culturally significant?
A: Yes, gestures have a cultural significance, meaning that the same gesture can mean different things in different cultures and parts of the world.
Q: Are gestures deliberate acts?
A: Yes, gestures are deliberate acts with a purpose, not just any movements.
