Read Chapter 8 Your short answer is based on the readings and videos.  Guidelines to answer each question: Each question should be answered in 1-2 paragraphs of at least 5-7 sentences each paragraph. Incorporate correspondin

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Read Chapter 8

Your short answer is based on the readings and videos. 

Guidelines to answer each question:

  1. Each question should be answered in 1-2 paragraphs of at least 5-7 sentences each paragraph.
  2. Incorporate corresponding terminology (review chapter).
  3. Review grammar and mechanics

You will be asked to answer the following list of questions:

  1. Identify and describe two possible reasons for individuals' becoming "nontouchers" in our society.
  2. Explain “marasmus” and what it says about the importance of touch.
  3. In what situations is touch increased? Please give two specific examples. Remember that the situations usually imply underlying themes of power, intimacy, and emotion.
  4. Another method of categorizing the various types of touching is based on the functions of the messages communicated and ranges from less personal to more personal types of touch. Accidental touches and aggressive touches seem to be a part of the intimacy continuum but are not presented in this list: (1) Functional/professional, (2) social/polite, (3) Friendship/warmth, (4) Love/intimacy, and (5) sexual arousal. Please pick two of the five categories and explain in detail.
  5. Why and how is touch used as healing?
  6. Gender and relationships influence touching patterns. How?
  7. Touching is the most effective method for communicating; in others, it can elicit negative or hostile reactions. The meanings we attach to touching behavior vary according to what body part is touched, how long the touch lasts, the strength of the touch, the method of the touch, and the frequency of the touch. Please give an example and explain in detail.
  8. What are the functions of touch? List and define.
  9. How does touch impact human development? What are the effects of touch deprivation? What is the difference between touch deprivation and touch avoidance?
  10. How does culture impact touch? Provide two specific examples of touching differences between USA and a high context culture.
  11. Based on “Harlow’s studies on dependency on monkeys” video, what did Harlow discover in this study and why is it important for human interaction?

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