Guerrero et al. Ch. 38

Question 1

what role does behavior play in intimacy

Answer 1

an underestimated role, nonverbal behavior may contribute as much to people’s intimate experiences as verbal behavior, perhaps even more.

Question 2

three categories of nonverbal behaviors that can be labeled as intimate

Answer 2

• nonverbal “involvement” behaviors: physical proximity, gaze, touch, body lean, facial expressiveness, etc
• touch alone
• extensive and prolonged bodily contact involved in sexual activity

Question 3

what does touch do?

Answer 3

eliminate the space between people

Question 4

is face touching or hand touching more personal?

Answer 4

face