Guerrero et al. Ch. 38 Flashcards
1
Q
what role does behavior play in intimacy
A
an underestimated role, nonverbal behavior may contribute as much to people’s intimate experiences as verbal behavior, perhaps even more.
2
Q
three categories of nonverbal behaviors that can be labeled as intimate
A
- nonverbal “involvement” behaviors: physical proximity, gaze, touch, body lean, facial expressiveness, etc
- touch alone
- extensive and prolonged bodily contact involved in sexual activity
3
Q
what does touch do?
A
eliminate the space between people
4
Q
is face touching or hand touching more personal?
A
face