How should a PTA position a demonstration to avoid the mirror effect? Stay in full view, beside or to the side of the patient rather than facing them as a mirror image.
Priority A · Purtilo Ch 8-9 2026.pptx slide 22; T02 1:03:37–1:11:19
Why must a PTA consider cultural differences in nonverbal gestures? A gesture that seems normal in one culture may be offensive in another.
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What is proxemics? The study of how space is used in human interactions.
Priority A · Purtilo Ch 8-9 2026.pptx slide 24; T02 1:03:37–1:11:19
Why should you get to a seated patient's eye level? Standing over the patient can communicate authority and place the patient in a submissive position.
Priority A · Purtilo Ch 8-9 2026.pptx slide 24; T02 1:03:37–1:11:19
What does the slide mean by intimate distance? Very close contact with another person; the slide gives no numerical range.
Priority A · Purtilo Ch 8-9 2026.pptx slide 24; T02 1:03:37–1:11:19
What range does the course assign to personal distance? 1–4 feet, approximately arm's length.
Priority A · Purtilo Ch 8-9 2026.pptx slide 24; T02 1:03:37–1:11:19
What range does the course assign to social distance? 4–12 feet, used for more formal business or social discussions.
Priority A · Purtilo Ch 8-9 2026.pptx slide 24; T02 1:03:37–1:11:19
What range does the PowerPoint assign to public distance? 12–25 feet or more, with little direct eye contact and no physical contact.
Priority A · Purtilo Ch 8-9 2026.pptx slide 24; T02 1:03:37–1:11:19
Are the course's distance zones universal across cultures? No. The slide describes middle-class American norms; personal-space preferences vary by culture.
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Why do grooming and body odor matter in PTA-patient interaction? PTAs work close to patients, so appearance and odors can influence comfort and communication.
Priority B · Purtilo Ch 8-9 2026.pptx slides 22, 25; T02 1:03:37–1:11:19
Why is time awareness a form of nonverbal communication? Punctuality communicates respect and expectations, though cultural norms about time differ.
Priority A · Purtilo Ch 8-9 2026.pptx slide 25; T02 1:03:37–1:11:19
What did Carlson teach about the correct length of a treatment session? Set a clear expectation for the session and stay within it; she did not give one universal duration.
Priority A · Purtilo Ch 8-9 2026.pptx slide 25; T02 1:03:37–1:11:19
What is the communication problem illustrated by “Then we'll try something really difficult”? It can discount the effort the patient is already making; acknowledge that effort and use encouraging wording.
Priority B · Purtilo Ch 8-9 2026.pptx slide 26; T02 1:03:37–1:11:19