Sign Up Now
Get instant access to over 1 million+ study documents
OR
Already registered? click here to login
By creating your account, you agree to our terms of service, privacy policy and student honor code.
It is totally unacceptable for men or women to touch each other inappropriately or sexually unless they are in a relationship of some sort, and after a certain age, it is inappropriate for boys to touch girls, except in very neutral or general ways. These norms differ in different cultures, and some cultures are much more closed about touching. For example, in our society, hugging is an accepted way to greet or say goodbye to someone, but in other cultures, that would be inappropriate, so norms differ throughout the world.
These norms are established through culture and society. Each culture raises their children differently, so they learn tactile communication differently. Some cultures are extremely open to touching and non-verbal communication, while others are more reserved. In addition, in any culture, there can be people who are non-tactile, and do not like being touched. The norms for these individuals can be very different from the cultural norms around them. These people avoid touch, even if it is common in their society. Another group uses tactile communication as an even more important means of communication, and...
The deaf use sign language, often spelled out in their hand, and so do the blind, along with reading Braille with their fingertips. For them, their entire world may be tactile throughout their lives, so it becomes even more important to understand the relevance of tactile communication.
In conclusion, tactile communication plays an important role in our lives, whether we recognize it or not. Just try to go a day without touching another person or animal in one way or another. It would be very hard to do, which shows how important it really is.
References
Andersen, P.A. (2005). The touch avoidance measure. In the sourcebook of nonverbal measures: Going beyond words, Manusov, V. (Ed.) (pp. 57-63). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Andersen, P.A., & Guerrero, L.K. (2005). Measuring live tactile interaction: The body chart coding approach. In the sourcebook of nonverbal measures: Going beyond words, Manusov, V. (Ed.) (pp. 83-91). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
, & Sternberg, L. (1994). Communication and language development. In L. Sternberg (Ed.), Individuals with profound disabilities (pp. 192-229). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed. Bennett, K., Griffin, H., Powers, J., Williford, K., Young, C., Jensema, C., Kane, K., & Jones, C. (1995). Delivering effective instruction to students with deaf-blindness and/or other severe disabilities. Raleigh: North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction. Bixler, E., Calvecchio, S., & Cohan, A. (1997). Enabling and supporting independence through communication.
Perception, Personality and Individual Differences and Ethics The following pages focus on analyzing three articles on perception, personality, and individual differences and ethics. These issues were selected because of their importance to human interrelationships, influence on human behavior, and importance on communication. In order to understand how these concepts can be efficiently used, it is important to study articles that explain the processes behind these concepts, how they work, and how
Introduction Speech impairment, specifically difficulty in pronouncing multisyllable words, can significantly impact an individual's ability to effectively communicate. Commonly occurring in children with developmental disorders or delays, as well as in adults recovering from a stroke or other neurological conditions, multisyllable speech impairments can limit social interactions, academic performance, and overall quality of life. Effective intervention strategies play a crucial role in helping individuals with speech impairments overcome their challenges and improve
Aerospace Engineering Plethora of Purposes Earthbound Vehicles Household Products Tasks that an aerospace engineer performs The Engineer The Scientist The Technician The Future of Aerospace Engineering Education New Products Challenges to Aerospace Engineering The purpose of this discussion is to explore the topic of aerospace engineering. We will begin by defining aerospace engineering and the plethora of purposes that it serves with earthbound vehicles and household supplies. We will then discuss the various tasks that an aerospace engineer team performs. This
Are more encouraged by praise that is delivered physically rather than verbally -- such as by a handshake or a pat on the back rather than by a verbal "good job." Kinesthetic learners also tend to absorb information when given a great deal of tactile stimulation. I will explore this in greater detail below. Kinesthetic learners are generally better at expressing themselves in concrete ways. This includes expressing emotions. When kinesthetic learners
Autism and Martial Arts: A Holistic Approach to Therapy Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) encompasses a range of neurological and developmental disorders that result in social, communicative, and behavioral challenges for individuals (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). One of the non-traditional therapies that have been gaining attention for individuals with autism is martial arts. Martial arts are a diverse set of practices that originate from different cultures, primarily from Asia, which include