Presented in Psych 135: Psychological Perception under Dr. Danilo Tuazon

4. Touch effect of oxytocin is much
more powerful in women than men.
Vitalio, D. (n.d.). The seductive power of the oxytocin response demystified. Retrieved from
http://www.sosuave.com/articles/oxytocin.htm

5. Oxytocin needs estrogen to work.
Women have more estrogen in their
bodies while for men, estrogen
abruptly increases only after sex.
Vitalio, D. (n.d.). The seductive power of the oxytocin response demystified. Retrieved from
http://www.sosuave.com/articles/oxytocin.htm

6. Oxytocin increases trust and reduces fear.

7. Bonding effect increases significantly with a LIGHT TOUCH.
: Telling you the truth.
: Returning things to you.
Matta, C. (2012). Social Touching: Building or Breaking Connections.Psych Central. Retrieved from
http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2012/11/12/social-touching-building-or-breaking-connections/

8. Bonding effect increases significantly with a LIGHT TOUCH.
: Responding to requests for help.
: Agreeing to buy from you.
Matta, C. (2012). Social Touching: Building or Breaking Connections.Psych Central. Retrieved from
http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2012/11/12/social-touching-building-or-breaking-connections/

9. Bonding effect increases significantly with a LIGHT TOUCH.
: Agreeing to a date.
: Paying more attention to you.
: Understanding how you feel.
Matta, C. (2012). Social Touching: Building or Breaking Connections.Psych Central. Retrieved from
http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2012/11/12/social-touching-building-or-breaking-connections/

10. High power individuals were more
likely to use gestures, initiate more
hand shaking and engage in a higher
frequency of invasive touch.
Carney, D. R., Hall, J. A. & LeBeau, L. S. (2005). Beliefs about the nonverbal expression of social power.
Journal of Nonverbal Behavior, 29, 105-123. doi:10.1007/s10919-005-2743-z

11. Dominance Handshake Submissive Handshake
Carney, D. R., Hall, J. A. & LeBeau, L. S. (2005). Beliefs about the nonverbal expression of social power.
Journal of Nonverbal Behavior, 29, 105-123. doi:10.1007/s10919-005-2743-z

12. Hand on top technique Double hander
Carney, D. R., Hall, J. A. & LeBeau, L. S. (2005). Beliefs about the nonverbal expression of social power.
Journal of Nonverbal Behavior, 29, 105-123. doi:10.1007/s10919-005-2743-z

13. Elbow grasp Shoulder hold
Carney, D. R., Hall, J. A. & LeBeau, L. S. (2005). Beliefs about the nonverbal expression of social power.
Journal of Nonverbal Behavior, 29, 105-123. doi:10.1007/s10919-005-2743-z

14. Compliance
following touch
is high in any
gender
combinations
except in
male-male
combination.
Hertenstein, M. & Weiss, S. (2011). Handbook of touch: Neuroscience, behavioral and health perspectives.
Springer: NY.

15. A woman’s pat
on the shoulder
increases risk
taking behaviors
Argo, J. & Levav, J. (2010). Physical contact and financial risk taking. Psychological Science.

16. Bargh, J. & Williams, L. (2008). Science, 322 (5901), 606-607.

17. Parker, K. (2010). Sense of touch influences perception & human communication. Retrieved from
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700046666/Sense-of-touch-influences-perception-2-and-human-
communication.html?pg=all

18. Parker, K. (2010). Sense of touch influences perception & human communication. Retrieved from
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700046666/Sense-of-touch-influences-perception-2-and-human-
communication.html?pg=all

19. Parker, K. (2010). Sense of touch influences perception & human communication. Retrieved from
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700046666/Sense-of-touch-influences-perception-2-and-human-
communication.html?pg=all

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what he has
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