Social Psychology Chapter: Personal Space & Territory
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What does proxemics study?

  • The distribution of people in a room
  • The social hierarchies in public places
  • The emotional reactions to crowded spaces
  • How people use space during communication (correct)

Which distance is considered intimate distance?

  • 0 - 15 ft
  • 1.5 - 3 ft (correct)
  • 6 - 12 ft
  • 3 - 6 ft

How is crowding defined in terms of personal experience?

  • The number of people in a given area
  • An objective measurement of population density
  • A physical reaction to density
  • A subjective feeling of too little space (correct)

Which of the following describes density?

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What is the primary characteristic of territoriality?

<p>A space defended as an exclusive preserve (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does personal distance vary?

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What is the relationship between friends and distance during conversation?

<p>They usually stand closer together than strangers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What primarily influences an individual's feeling of crowding?

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What characterizes primary territories?

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In what way are secondary territories defined?

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What is a key aspect of public territories?

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How is privacy defined in the context provided?

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What does desired privacy refer to?

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What does achieved privacy measure?

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What situation exemplifies territorial encroachment?

<p>Repeatedly ignoring someone's need for personal space. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of optimum privacy?

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What characterizes public territories?

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What is an example of linguistic collusion?

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What does 'insulation' refer to in a territorial context?

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What differentiates interactional territories from other types?

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What might indicate an invasion of space in interactional territories?

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What defines free occupancy territories?

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What motivated the white Americans to arm themselves historically?

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What are preventive markers?

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What defines privacy as an interpersonal boundary-control process?

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Which of the following is NOT one of the four functions of privacy?

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In what way is privacy described as a dialectic process?

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How does privacy function as an optimizing process?

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What happens when there is a deviation from the optimum level of privacy?

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What is meant by privacy being an input and output process?

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Which situation best illustrates turf defense as a territorial encroachment response?

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What results from a state of imbalance in privacy?

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What is the primary focus of self-evaluation in communication?

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Which type of privacy is characterized by being alone and free from observation?

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How can crowding affect personal boundaries?

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What happens in interpersonal situations involving privacy?

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What is an example of intimacy privacy?

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What can often be a consequence of an invasion of territory?

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Which group is mentioned as displaying aggressive territorial behavior?

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What is the effect of increased crowding on feelings of security?

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What instinctual behavior do individuals often exhibit in crowded environments when feeling vulnerable?

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What does anonymity in a crowd typically imply about the individual's expectations?

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How do headphones function in a crowded setting?

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What is the primary reason individuals adjust their level of privacy in crowded environments?

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What may increase the feelings of vulnerability in crowded environments?

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What behavior illustrates the desire to limit accessibility in a crowded space?

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In a crowded place, the instinct to take extra measures for safety is reflected in what behavior?

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What is a possible emotional reaction when territorial boundaries feel threatened in a crowd?

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Flashcards

Proxemics

The study of how people use space when communicating. It considers factors like distance, relationship, and cultural background.

Intimate Distance

The shortest distance in proxemics, usually used for very close relationships like family or romantic partners.

Personal Distance

A comfortable distance for people who are familiar with each other, like friends or acquaintances.

Crowding

A subjective feeling of discomfort due to limited space, often causing a desire to move or escape.

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Density

A measure of the number of people per unit of space, a purely physical quality.

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Territoriality

A delimited space that a person or group uses and defends as their own.

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How does crowding differ from density?

Crowding is the subjective feeling of discomfort from limited space, while density is the objective measure of people per space.

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What are some factors that influence personal space preferences?

Factors like relationship closeness, cultural background, and the situation itself all influence our personal space choices.

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Interactional Territories

Any geographical location where a group of people interact with each other.

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Public Territories

Areas open to almost anyone, but with certain rules.

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Free Occupancy Territories

Places with minimal restrictions, often temporary, open to anyone for a limited time.

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Insulation

Barriers used to protect a territory from intruders.

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Linguistic Collusion

The act of using verbal or nonverbal cues to signal an intruder's unwelcome presence.

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Degree of Control & Use

The extent to which occupants can manage their territory.

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Relative Duration of Users' Claims

The length of time people can claim a territory for themselves.

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Occupancy by Society

Territories openly accessible to the public with specific rules and regulations.

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Primary Territories

Areas that are tightly controlled and occupied for long periods by the same people.

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Secondary Territories

Spaces that are owned but not fully exclusive, allowing some access to others.

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Territorial Encroachment

Unjustified use or entry into a territory, disrupting its normal use.

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Violation (Territorial Encroachment)

Disrupting territorial norms without a clear 'owner', affecting a group or community.

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Invasion (Territorial Encroachment)

Taking over a territory, either temporarily or permanently, impacting a specific person or group.

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Privacy

A process that controls how accessible a person makes themselves to others, determining their level of openness and contact.

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Desired Privacy vs. Achieved Privacy

Desired privacy is the ideal level of interaction, while achieved privacy is the actual level of interaction.

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Privacy as a Boundary-Control Process

Privacy acts as a way to manage our interactions with others, creating clear distinctions between ourselves and others.

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Privacy as a Dialectic Process

Privacy involves a dynamic balance between our desire for connection and our need for space. We constantly adjust this balance depending on the situation.

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Privacy as an Optimizing Process

There's an ideal level of interaction with others where we feel comfortable and content. Privacy helps us find this 'just right' level.

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Privacy as an Input and Output Process

Privacy involves both receiving and giving information. It is a two-way street of sharing and self-disclosure.

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Turf Defense

A response to territorial encroachment when the intruder's presence is unacceptable.

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Contamination

The act of making a territory impure or disagreeable, often through disrespectful actions.

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Examples of Contamination

These actions include spitting, urinating, or defecating on another person's belongings, violating their space in a highly objectionable way.

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What is Self-Evaluation?

The process of reflecting on our experiences and interactions with others, analyzing how we are perceived and adjusting our behavior accordingly. It involves considering our outputs and how they impact others.

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Why is Privacy Important?

Privacy allows us to control the information and emotions shared with others. It gives us the opportunity to connect deeply with loved ones, control our emotional exposure, and recharge in solitude.

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How does Limited Communication Affect Privacy?

Limited communication involves shielding our personal information and choosing to be selective about what we reveal to others. It is key for guarding privacy and maintaining boundaries.

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What is Protected Communication?

This refers to sharing intimate thoughts and feelings with a select group of people, creating a safe space for deep connection and trust.

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How Does Crowding Impact Territoriality?

Crowding can trigger a sense of threat to our personal boundaries, leading to an increased need to assert or defend our territory. Limited space creates a sense of invasion.

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How does the Sentinelese Tribe Illustrate Territoriality?

Their hostility towards outsiders demonstrates how limited resources and invasion can lead to heightened territorial behavior. It highlights the strong instinct to protect one's territory.

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How does Solitude Contribute to Privacy?

Solitude represents the most extreme form of privacy, allowing for complete freedom from observation by others. It offers an opportunity for self-reflection and personal growth.

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What is Intimacy in Relation to Privacy?

Intimacy involves a small, close-knit group, like a couple, separating themselves from the outside world to experience privacy and build deeper connections.

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Anonymity in Crowds

The feeling of being unseen and unrecognized in a crowd, even though you are surrounded by people. This allows for a sense of privacy, even in a public space.

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Reserve in Crowded Spaces

The act of creating a psychological barrier to protect oneself from unwanted intrusions in crowded situations. This can be done through nonverbal cues like avoiding eye contact and using headphones.

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Crowded Spaces and Privacy

When we feel like our privacy is being invaded in crowded spaces, we often take measures to protect ourselves, like guarding our belongings more closely or creating a 'reserve'.

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Territorial Boundaries in Crowds

In crowded environments, we often feel our territorial boundaries are threatened, leading us to adjust our level of privacy and communicate our boundaries to others.

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Crowding vs. Density

While density refers to the number of people per space, crowding is the subjective feeling of discomfort caused by limited space. Both are important for understanding how people experience and respond to environments.

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Nonverbal Cues in Crowds

In crowded situations, we often use nonverbal cues like avoiding eye contact, using headphones, or holding our belongings closer to signal our desire for privacy and create a sense of reserve.

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Crowding and Personal Space

Crowding can lead to a feeling of losing control over our personal space, making us more aware of our boundaries and more likely to take measures to protect them.

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Adaptive Behavior in Crowds

Individuals adjust their behavior in crowded environments to adapt to the limited space and protect their privacy. This might involve using nonverbal cues, guarding belongings, or creating physical and psychological barriers.

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Study Notes

Social Psychology and Personal Space

  • Social space refers to the area within social distance, beyond personal space.
  • Personal space involves the area within intimate and personal distance.
  • Proxemics studies how space is used in communication.
  • Proxemic factors include relationships, culture, and context of interaction.
  • Friends typically stand closer together than strangers.

Crowding vs. Density

  • Crowding is a subjective feeling of being restricted by space.
  • Density is a physical measure of the number of people per unit of space.
  • Crowding is a motivational state, leading to behavior changes; while density doesn't have inherent psychological meaning.

Territoriality

  • Territory is a delimited space claimed and defended by a person or group.
  • Territorial behavior demonstrates the desire to possess and control space.
  • Territoriality involves the exclusive use of areas and objects by people.

Types of Territories

  • Primary Territories: Territories where the owner's identity is clear, such as a physician's office.
  • Secondary Territories: Shared spaces where people establish ownership, like social clubs.
  • Interactional Territories: Locales where interactions occur, such as a group of people at a party.
  • Public Territories: Spaces with temporary access and occupancy, such as a park.

Crowding

  • Crowding occurs when the number of people exceeds a person's preference.
  • Crowding doesn't necessarily imply stress or negativity.

Privacy

  • Privacy is a regulatory process where people control their accessibility to others.
  • Two aspects of privacy: desired and achieved privacy.
  • Achieved privacy aligns with desired privacy for an optimal state.

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