Body Language Touch and Haptics

Question 1

What term describes the study of touch as a form of nonverbal communication?

Accepted Answer

Haptics

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Kinesics

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Proxemics

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Paralanguage

Question 2

Which type of handshake is typically associated with a dominant position?

Accepted Answer

Palm-down handshake

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Palm-up handshake

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Double-handed handshake

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Fingertip handshake

Question 3

A pat on the back most commonly communicates which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Encouragement or approval

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Aggression or hostility

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Romantic interest

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Nervousness or anxiety

Question 4

Self-touching behaviors such as touching the face or neck during conversation most often indicate:

Accepted Answer

Anxiety, stress, or discomfort

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Confidence and relaxation

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Deception or lying

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Interest and engagement

Question 5

Which cultural group is generally classified as 'high-contact' in terms of frequency of touch in social interactions?

Accepted Answer

Latin American cultures

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Scandinavian cultures

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Japanese culture

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British culture

Question 6

The 'double-handed handshake' is sometimes viewed negatively in professional first meetings because it can signal:

Accepted Answer

An attempt to control or establish false intimacy

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Weakness or insecurity

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Lack of interest in the interaction

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Cultural insensitivity

Question 7

According to researcher Sidney Jourard's classic café study, which city showed the highest rate of touch between companions?

Accepted Answer

San Juan, Puerto Rico

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London

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New York

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Paris