Leah is a well-known yoga trainer. During the initial sessions of training, she touches and aligns the physical posture of her students. This is an example of _____.

a. task-related touch
b. ritualized touch
c. spontaneous touch
d. functional touch


a. task-related touch
Task-related touch is used to perform a certain unemotional function. For instance, a doctor may touch a patient during a physical examination or a personal trainer may touch a client during a gym workout.

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