Body Language Touch and Haptics 3

Question 1

What is 'touch deprivation,' sometimes called 'skin hunger,' associated with?

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Increased stress, loneliness, and health problems

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Improved focus and productivity

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Increased confidence and self-esteem

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Enhanced awareness of personal space

Question 2

Which of the following is the best example of 'social touch' as defined in touch research?

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Friends hugging when they meet

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A doctor taking a patient's pulse

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A massage therapist kneading muscles

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A hairdresser washing someone's hair

Question 3

When someone mirrors another person's touch behaviors in a conversation, it most commonly signals:

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Rapport, agreement, and connection

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Hostility and competition

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A desire to establish dominance

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Discomfort and a desire to leave

Question 4

The concept of 'touch reciprocity' in social interactions refers to:

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Matching the type and level of touch initiated by others

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Avoiding all physical contact to maintain professionalism

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Always initiating touch to establish dominance

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Refusing touch from people of higher status

Question 5

In Desmond Morris's body language research, seemingly 'accidental' touching that is actually intentional is most commonly used to:

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Test how receptive someone is to greater intimacy

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Establish territorial boundaries

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Signal disagreement during conversation

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Assert professional authority

Question 6

What does 'haptic overload' describe in the context of nonverbal communication?

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Feeling overwhelmed or uncomfortable from excessive or unwanted touch

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A cultural preference for frequent touch in social settings

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The use of touch to establish authority in professional settings

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A technique for building quick rapport with strangers

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the 'handshake sandwich' (covering the clasped hands with the free hand)?

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A gesture that can convey warmth but may feel controlling if used with strangers

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A universally accepted professional greeting worldwide

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A sign of submissiveness and insecurity

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A purely cultural practice limited to East Asian cultures