Chapter 1. Self-Quiz: Test Your Nonverbal Intimacy

1.1 Quiz

Self-Quiz: Test Your Nonverbal Intimacy

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Select yes if you and your partner engage in this behavior or no if you do not

Self-Quiz: Test Your Nonverbal Intimacy

Each of the nonverbal behaviors listed below is commonly used between relational partners to communicate intimacy. For each behavior answer “Yes” if you and your partner engage in the behavior or answer “No” if you and your partner do not.

Note: Information in this Self-Quiz is from Andersen, Guerrero, & Jones (2006).

Question

Behavior 1

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Sharing mutual gaze

Behavior 2

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Smiling at one another

Behavior 3

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Warm vocal tones

Behavior 4

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Close physical proximity

Behavior 5

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Positive touch

Behavior 6

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Giving and exchanging gifts

Behavior 7

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Spending time together

Behavior 8

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Sharing laughter

Behavior 9

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Leaning forward

Behavior 10

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Affirming head nods

Results

Self-Quiz: Test Your Nonverbal Intimacy

Your Total Number of “Yes” Answers:

Scoring:0-3 “Yes” answers: You and your partner have low nonverbal intimacy.4-6 “Yes” answers: You and your partner have moderate nonverbal intimacy.7-10 “Yes” answers: You and your partner have high nonverbal intimacy.