Begin the process of applying this chapter’s concepts by taking a self-assessment quiz here or online—where you will find out what the results mean.

Purpose: Communication researchers (Richmond, McCroskey, & Johnson, 2003) developed a test to measure immediacy behaviors, which refer to actions that express responsiveness and liking.

Instructions: Use the following scale to indicate how much each of the 26 statements applies to you. Some of the statements may seem redundant, but you should answer each one.

5 Very often 4 Often 3 Occasionally 2 Rarely 1 Never 1. I use my hands and arms to gesture while talking to people.
2. I touch others on the shoulder or arm while talking to them.
3. I use a monotone or dull voice while talking to people.
4. I look over or away from others while talking to people.
5. I move away from others when they touch me while we are talking.
6. I have a relaxed body position when I talk to people.
7. I frown while talking to people.
8. I avoid eye contact while talking to people.
9. I have a tense body position while talking to people.
10. I sit close or stand close to people while talking with them.
11. My voice is monotonous or dull when I talk to people.
12. I use a variety of vocal expressions when I talk to people.
13. I gesture when I talk to people.