The various degrees of touch/haptics can all be misconstrued by the receiver of the touch. Outline three

categories of touch and give an example of how each could be misconstrued for another category.

What will be an ideal response?


The five categories of touch are (1 ) functional-professional; (2 ) social-polite; (3 ) friendship-warmth; (4 ) love-intimacy; and (5 ) sexual arousal. Depending on the contexts of the responses, each could be misconstrued for another mode of touch.

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Merielle is conscious of the fact that she is mentally rehearsing what she will tell her professor

after class. This example illustrates which dimension of self-awareness? A) material self-awareness B) subjective self-awareness C) objective self-awareness D) symbolic self-awareness

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What is “net neutrality?” Define the concept and provide major arguments for and against it.

What will be an ideal response?

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In ending a romantic relationship, what is the difference between sudden death and passing away?

What will be an ideal response?

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Sasha’s boss, Alexis, says, “I’m not sure I understand the source of your reaction. Could you review for me how you arrived at this conclusion?”This is an example of:

a) rejection. b) agreeing with the content. c) disconfirmation. d) probing behind feelings.

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