Exam 4: Proxemics Territory and Environment

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This "territory of self" involves facts about ourselves that we wish others NOT to know. Which is it?

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Give an example of how you use markers to save your seat in a classroom.

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To use markers to save your seat in a classroom, you can follow these steps:

1. Choose a Marker: Select an item that you can leave on your seat to indicate that it's taken. This could be a notebook, a jacket, a water bottle, or any personal belonging that is easily visible and won't be mistaken for trash or a forgotten item.

2. Place the Marker: Before you leave your seat, for example, to go to the restroom or to speak with the teacher, place your chosen marker on your desk or chair. Make sure it's positioned in a way that clearly signals someone is sitting there. For instance, you could spread your jacket over the back of the chair or leave your open notebook in the middle of the desk with a pen on top.

3. Inform Nearby Classmates: If possible, let the people sitting near you know that you're stepping out for a moment but will be returning. This way, they can help ensure that your seat remains saved in your absence.

4. Return Promptly: Try to return to your seat as soon as you can. If you leave your marker for an extended period, people may assume you're not coming back and could move your items.

5. Remove the Marker: When you return to your seat, promptly remove the marker and store it appropriately. This signals to others that the seat is no longer available and that you have returned.

By following these steps, you can effectively use markers to save your seat in a classroom without causing confusion or inconvenience to your classmates.

Using an example, discuss how you have seen room color and aesthetics, and/or room shape and size, and/or temperature and humidity affect what goes on in that environment.

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I have seen how room color and aesthetics can affect the mood and atmosphere of a space. For example, I once visited a friend's home where the living room was painted in warm, earthy tones and decorated with cozy furniture and soft lighting. The overall effect was a feeling of warmth and comfort, which made it a welcoming and relaxing space for socializing and unwinding.

In terms of room shape and size, I have noticed how a larger, open-concept space can encourage movement and social interaction, while a smaller, more intimate room can create a sense of coziness and closeness. For instance, I have been to events held in a spacious, airy venue where people naturally spread out and mingled, as opposed to gatherings in a smaller, more enclosed space where conversations tended to be more intimate and focused.

As for temperature and humidity, I have experienced how these factors can greatly impact the comfort and functionality of a room. In a well-regulated, comfortable environment, people are able to focus and engage more effectively, whereas in a space that is too hot or too cold, or overly humid, it can be difficult to concentrate and be productive.

Overall, I have seen firsthand how room color and aesthetics, room shape and size, and temperature and humidity can all play a significant role in shaping the atmosphere and influencing the activities that take place within a given environment.

We use it differently at different times; as density increases, we do not always act aggressively; it aids in providing food, shelter, recreation, etc.; we maintain several; humans are the only ones who "visit" without antagonism; and we usually have more territory than we need to survive. What do these issues refer to?

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Tell the other dimensions (beyond the basic 6) that will affect how we structure an environment.

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Using an example, discuss how you have seen someone use "Interactional Territory" and "block your passage," and discuss how you reacted.

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You feel comfortable in your den because of its colors, lighting, and more comfortable chairs. Dens should probably send this message, since more time is spent there conversing. Which of the ways we perceive environments is this?

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It is mid-semester and you have been sitting in the same seat all semester. You come into class one day, and someone is in "your seat." You give them a dirty look and move on to another desk, being careful not to take what you know to be someone else's regular seat. Which form of territorial defense that you thought you had exhibited has been violated?

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Using an example, discuss how you would structure your work environment to create certain messages, if you had that option

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You walk into a courtroom, and the environment sends the message of being official, as opposed to your room in your apartment where you feel it is less official and more comfortable. Which way that we perceive environments is this?

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Bathrooms in most homes are constructed to send this perceptual message.

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This type of territory you are free to use as you wish, as long as you have a legitimate use for that territory. It is subject to temporary ownership. A seat in a movie theater might be an example or a park bench. Which type of territory is it?

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Give two examples of interactional territory.

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This "territory of self" is a well-bounded space, usually for one person at a time. A study carrel (desk) might be one example. Which is it?

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You are having your personal (or body) space invaded by someone. You assume a posture where you put a foot out in front of yourself and cross your arms across your chest. Which form of territorial defense is this?

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Surveillance, Behavioral Constraint, and Stimuli Overload. What do these issues refer to?

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Give an example of "use space."

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Tell the findings of Bruneau about environmental spaces.

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Using an example, discuss how you have reacted to crowding and/or density issues.

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This type of territory leaves you free to use it as you please; you can often lock it and keep others out. You can also claim this territory by feeling comfortable in it, such as a desk you claim as yours in a classroom. Which type of territory is it?

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