Understanding Proxemics and Territoriality

Who coined the term 'proxemics' to describe how humans use space?

• Albert Mehrabian

• Paul Ekman

• Edward T. Hall

• Ray Birdwhistell

Which of the following is NOT one of Hall's four zones of proxemics?

• Intimate distance

• Personal distance

• Professional distance

• Social distance

What is the range of the 'intimate' distance zone according to Hall?

• 18 inches to 4 feet

• 4 to 12 feet

• 0 to 18 inches

• 12 feet and beyond

How can vertical distances affect perceptions of status?

• They have no effect on status perception.

• Vertical distances only affect personal space.

• Lower vertical position can imply higher status.

• Higher vertical position can imply higher status.

Which type of territory is described as mobile and carried around with you?

• Primary territory

• Secondary territory

• Body territory

• Public territory

What is another term for 'primary territory'?

• Public territory

• Body territory

• Interactional territory

• Home territory

Which type of territory is open and accessible to anyone?

• Secondary territory

• Body territory

• Primary territory

• Public territory

What is the purpose of central markers in territoriality?

• To define boundaries

• To create physical barriers

• To identify personal space

• To label objects

Which type of marker is used to create a physical barrier?

• Boundary marker

• Central marker

• Earmarker

• Personal marker

What is an example of an earmarker?

• A hand indicating a saved seat

• A backpack on a chair

• A closed door

• A sign on a property