What is the Correct Order Using Touch in the Least

Question

What is the correct order using touch in the least intimate to the most intimate relationships?
A)social/polite, friendship/warmth, functional/professional, love/intimacy, sexual arousal
B)friendship/warmth, social/polite, functional/professional, love/intimacy, sexual arousal
C)friendship/warmth, social/polite, love/intimacy, functional/professional, sexual arousal
D)functional/professional, social/polite, friendship/warmth, love/intimacy, sexual arousal

Accepted Answer

The correct order from least to most intimate types of touch is functional/professional (e.g., handshake, medical examination), social/polite (e.g., pat on the back), friendship/warmth (e.g., hugs between friends), love/intimacy (e.g., cuddling between family members or close friends), and sexual arousal (e.g., touch between sexual partners). This progression reflects the increasing level of personal connection and intimacy associated with each type of touch.