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?

    <p>The physical condition involving limited space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of territoriality?

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

    How does personal distance vary?

    <p>Depending on personality and communication style</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between friends and distance during conversation?

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

    What primarily influences an individual's feeling of crowding?

    <p>Relationship with others in proximity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes primary territories?

    <p>Areas under total control of occupants for extended periods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way are secondary territories defined?

    <p>They exhibit a durable quality of ownership but are not entirely exclusive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of public territories?

    <p>They are open to users following social rules and norms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is privacy defined in the context provided?

    <p>The selective access and interaction with others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does desired privacy refer to?

    <p>The preferred level of interaction at any given moment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does achieved privacy measure?

    <p>The effective level of contact resulting from interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What situation exemplifies territorial encroachment?

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

    What is a characteristic of optimum privacy?

    <p>Desired privacy equals achieved privacy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes public territories?

    <p>They have a temporary quality and are accessible to almost anyone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of linguistic collusion?

    <p>A group reasserting their territorial integrity through shared language.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The presence of barriers that prevent interaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates interactional territories from other types?

    <p>They require a degree of control and interaction among users.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might indicate an invasion of space in interactional territories?

    <p>Hostile looks and questioning expressions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines free occupancy territories?

    <p>They are open to almost anyone for a limited period.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated the white Americans to arm themselves historically?

    <p>The appearance of Chinese miners in their goldfields.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are preventive markers?

    <p>Barriers that indicate restricted access.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines privacy as an interpersonal boundary-control process?

    <p>It creates a distinction between self or group and others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Social Communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way is privacy described as a dialectic process?

    <p>It facilitates balancing between seeking connection and wanting space.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does privacy function as an optimizing process?

    <p>It helps find the optimal level of interaction between self and others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It results in unsatisfactory interaction experiences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It regulates access and interaction directions with others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Opposing an unwelcome intruder in personal space.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What results from a state of imbalance in privacy?

    <p>Feelings of discomfort and territorial disputes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Regulating contacts and planning future actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Solitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can crowding affect personal boundaries?

    <p>It creates a feeling that personal boundaries are threatened</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in interpersonal situations involving privacy?

    <p>Privacy can involve various social units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of intimacy privacy?

    <p>A married couple spending private time together</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hostility and defensive reactions from individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is mentioned as displaying aggressive territorial behavior?

    <p>The Sentinelese Tribe of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It can decrease feelings of security</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They guard their belongings closely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They do not expect recognition from others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do headphones function in a crowded setting?

    <p>They create a psychological barrier.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To signal their desire to be perceived a certain way.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may increase the feelings of vulnerability in crowded environments?

    <p>The absence of personal space.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Avoiding eye contact.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Protectively holding onto belongings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Heightened anxiety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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