Chap 7: Personal relationships and sexuality

Question 1

What are the types of non-verbal communication?

Answer 1

Use of space or proximity
Touch
Eye contact
Facial expressions
Gestures
Posture
Physical appearance
Paraverbal language

Question 2

What are the types of love languages?

Answer 2

• Words of affirmation: verbal compliments, words of appreciation, etc.
• Quality time: focused and full attention, quality conversation, etc.
• Giving gifts: inexpensive or expensive, purchased or handmade, a gift of presence, etc.
• Acts of Service: housework, yard work, organizing a room, cooking dinner, etc.
• Physical touch: touch on the shoulder or hug, handholding or massage, passionate sex, etc.

Question 3

Define sexual orientation.

Answer 3

Sexual Orientation: Socially constructed physiological, psychological, and social factors determine who we are attracted to

Question 4

What are the basic types of sexual orientation?

Answer 4

• Heterosexual: primary sexual orientation is toward the opposite sex
• Homosexual: sexual or romantic attraction to the same sex
• Bisexual: physically, emotionally, or sexually attracted to individuals of both sexes
• Two-spirited – used in Indigenous culture. Celebrated for carrying both male and female spirits