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 14. I am animated when I talk to people.

15. I have a bland facial expression when I talk to people.

16. I move closer to people when I talk to them.

17. I look directly at people while talking to them.

18. I am stiff when I talk to people.

19. I have a lot of vocal variety when I talk to people.

20. I avoid gesturing while I am talking to people.

21. I lean toward people when I talk to them.

22. I maintain eye contact with people when I talk to them.

23. I try not to sit or stand close to people when I talk with them.

24. I lean away from people when I talk to them.

25. I smile when I talk to people.

26. I avoid touching people when I talk to them.