Deck 8: The Effects of Touch on Human Communication

Question 1

Across the world,norms for the amount and kinds of touching behavior are surprisingly consistent.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Research studies focused on all abilities except __________ and showed that early tactile experiences seem crucial to normal development.

A)emotional
B)mental
C)physical
D)musical

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Researchers agree self-touching expresses intentional communication more than satisfying a personal need.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Nonromantic same-sex touching is most likely to occur between the very young and the very old.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about facilitated communication is true?

A)It was a technique developed for improving the communication of individuals with autism,mental retardation,and physical diseases that impair motor abilities and communication.
B)It was hailed on several continents as a breakthrough in the ability of speech-impaired individuals to communicate.
C)It was discovered to be a defunct method of revealing speech-impaired communicators' thoughts,not those of the clients.
D)All of these statements are true.

Question 6

Dionne won a back stage pass to meet her favorite performing artist.Upon shaking her hand,Dionne said "I will never wash this hand again!" This touch is meaningful for __________ reasons.

A)management
B)symbolic
C)influential
D)positive affect

Question 7

If you needed to communicate self-focused emotions,such as pride and envy,to another person via touch alone,Thompson's (2011)research suggests that you would have better luck with a stranger than a romantic partner.

Question 8

Some studies have observed extended embraces and greater intimacy of touch more during departures than during greetings.

Question 9

It is easy to study touching because it happens frequently in public.

Question 10

Valerie grew up in a family which discouraged touching.Her parents continually told her that touching herself or others was "bad" and "naughty." Given this history,which of the following personality characteristics would you expect Valerie (a "nontoucher")not to have,in relation to a "toucher"?

A)more anxiety and tension
B)more suspicion of others
C)more rigid belief structure
D)more satisfaction with her body

Question 11

According to your textbook,what is the most basic or primitive form of communication?

A)tactile
B)verbal
C)nonverbal
D)linguistic

Question 12

Which of the following statements about gender and touching is true?

A)Men are more likely to touch others than are women.
B)Women avoid same-sex touching,but men welcome same-sex touching.
C)Men who score high on homophobia measures are more likely to welcome same-sex touch.
D)Sexual touching in non-romantic situations is increasing.

Question 13

The handshake,according to the hierarchy designed by Heslin and Alpern,is categorized as __________ communication.

A)intimate
B)friendship
C)social
D)professional

Question 14

The following is an example of a healing touch.

A)helping your grandmother walk upstairs by holding her elbow
B)a father escorting his daughter during a homecoming celebration
C)a person receiving a 30 minute massage
D)tickling someone to elicit laughter

Question 15

Putting one's hand over one's mouth is most likely to be classified as what kind of self-touching?

A)shielding actions
B)cleaning actions
C)specialized signals
D)self-intimacies

Question 16

A backrub from a friend would be classified as what type of touch by your textbook?

A)touch as positive affect
B)touch as play
C)touch as physiological stimulus
D)touch as interpersonal responsiveness