Question 1

Using yourself as an example, discuss your "body buffer zone," comparing yours to that of someone else you know.

Accepted Answer

The body buffer zone refers to the personal space or distance that individuals prefer to keep between themselves and others. This can vary from person to person and is influenced by cultural, social, and individual factors.

For example, my body buffer zone is relatively small, and I feel comfortable standing or sitting close to others during conversations or interactions. I don't mind physical contact like hugs or handshakes and generally feel at ease in crowded spaces.

On the other hand, I have a friend who has a much larger body buffer zone. They prefer to keep a significant distance between themselves and others, and feel uncomfortable with physical contact or being in crowded places. They often step back when someone gets too close during a conversation and prefer to have more personal space around them.

These differences in body buffer zones can be influenced by a variety of factors, including individual preferences, cultural norms, and personal experiences. It's important to be mindful and respectful of these differences when interacting with others, and to adjust our behavior accordingly to make everyone feel comfortable and respected.

Question 2

Tell the way you can predict the outcome of spatial violations.

Accepted Answer

Predicting the outcome of spatial violations involves understanding the context in which these violations occur and the potential consequences they may have. Spatial violations refer to instances where there is an infringement upon the physical space that is regulated or expected to be used in a certain way. This can include violations of personal space, territorial boundaries, zoning laws, or other spatial regulations.

To predict the outcome of spatial violations, one can consider the following steps:

1. **Identify the Type of Violation**: Determine what kind of spatial violation has occurred. Is it a personal space violation, a territorial dispute, a building code infraction, or something else?

2. **Understand the Rules or Norms**: Know the rules, laws, or social norms that have been violated. This will help in assessing the severity of the violation and the potential consequences.

3. **Consider the Context**: Look at the context in which the violation occurred. Was it intentional or accidental? Is it a one-time event or a recurring issue? The context can greatly influence the outcome.

4. **Assess the Parties Involved**: Identify the individuals or groups involved in the violation. Their roles, power dynamics, and intentions can affect the resolution and consequences of the violation.

5. **Evaluate the Potential Impact**: Consider the possible effects of the violation on the environment, individuals, and the community. The impact can range from negligible to severe, influencing the outcome.

6. **Review Precedent**: Check if there are past instances of similar violations and their outcomes. Precedents can often provide insight into how current situations might be resolved.

7. **Analyze Enforcement Likelihood**: Determine the likelihood that the violation will be enforced. This depends on the governing body's resources, priorities, and the visibility of the violation.

8. **Predict Possible Consequences**: Based on the above factors, predict the potential consequences. These could include warnings, fines, legal action, social ostracism, or changes in behavior.

9. **Consider Mitigating Factors**: Identify any mitigating factors that might lessen the severity of the outcome, such as apologies, restitution, or corrective actions taken by the violator.

10. **Monitor the Situation**: Keep an eye on how the situation unfolds, as the outcome may evolve over time with new information or changes in the context.

It's important to note that predicting outcomes of spatial violations is not an exact science, as human behavior and legal systems can be unpredictable. However, by considering the factors listed above, one can make an educated guess about the likely consequences of a spatial violation.

Question 3

We meet someone in a wheelchair and we keep a "wide berth" from him/her. We meet someone who has a horrible reputation as being "easy and loose" and we keep a "wide berth" from him/her. What do these examples refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)   Definition of personal space.
B)   Expectancy Violations Theory.
C)   Tips about racial differences and spacing.
D)   Effects of the degree of liking on spacing.
E)   None of the above. E

Question 4

Using an example, discuss how you have seen someone with "reward power" affect the spacing you assume with him or her.

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Question 5

You go to a party, where there is NO drinking, and a student you have known from classes is there. In class, he/she has always been quiet, stand-offish, and hard to get to know. At the
Party, he/she comes up to you, hugs you, and stands within 12 inches of you. You react by being surprised as well as a little uncomfortable. What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)   Definition of personal space.
B)   Expectancy Violations Theory.
C)   Tips about racial differences and spacing.
D)   Effects of the degree of liking on spacing.
E)   None of the above.

Question 6

Tell the indicators of strong physiological and psychological needs in terms of reactions to personal space needs.

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Question 7

Using yourself as an example, discuss how you have seen yourself use one of the male/female differences as they apply to spacing.

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Question 8

It's winter and you're freezing cold. You find a group of your friends sitting on a couch in the lobby of your classroom building, and you squeeze into the group in hopes of getting warm. Which factor is this?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thermal Code.
B)   Olfactory Code.
C)   Postural Sex Identifiers.
D)   Kinesthetic Factors.
E)   None of the above.

Question 9

You are sitting in class and the person who sits in front of you smells horrible after having sweated profusely in the hot and humid weather. You move away from him/her because you cannot stand the smell. What factor is this?

Accepted Answer

A)   Postural Sex Identifiers.
B)   Olfactory Code.
C)   Expectancy Violation factors.
D)   Kinesthetic Factors.
E)   None of the above.

Question 10

The best definition of personal space is:

Accepted Answer

A)   The inflexible bubble that surrounds us.
B)   Space used in interactions between employees.
C)   Space used when you construct your living areas.
D)   Space used by a doctor conducting an examination.
E)   None of the above.

Question 11

Direct touch, body odors, heat transmission by other bodies, and leavings on a plate or table (such as food). What are these?

Accepted Answer

A)   The ways we can predict outcome of spatial violations.
B)   The violations of acoustic space.
C)   The "body excreta" violations.
D)   The behaviors we engage in when our territory has been invaded.
E)   None of the above.

Question 12

We approach others we think are more physically attractive, we establish closer distances when we wish to demonstrate that we care about someone, we establish closer distances from someone we are acquainted with than with someone who is a stranger. What do these refer to?

Accepted Answer

A)   Expectancy violations examples.
B)   Norm of reciprocity issues.
C)   Thermal codes if distancing.
D)   Effects of the degree of liking on spacing.
E)   None of the above.

Question 13

Men will often expand when sitting down in a chair; women will often use shrinkage behaviors in the same setting. To what does this refer?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thermal Code.
B)   Olfactory Code.
C)   Postural Sex Identifiers.
D)   Kinesthetic Factors.
E)   None of the above.

Question 14

Using an example, discuss how you have seen a stigma affect either you or someone else when it comes to spacing yourself from the person with the stigma.

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Question 15

You are a man who sits down next to a friend on a bench. Your knees are touching, which is OK, but then another friend comes up and sits down. This means you have to squeeze in, and now your thighs are touching. This spacing now makes you uncomfortable. Which factor is this?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thermal Code.
B)   Olfactory Code.
C)   Postural Sex Identifiers.
D)   Kinesthetic Factors.
E)   None of the above.

Question 16

As a situation becomes more intimate, we reduce space; other people perceive this intimacy when they watch others converse. What factors are being displayed?

Accepted Answer

A)   How the age of the invader will influence spacing.
B)   How the level of attractiveness of males and females affects spacing.
C)   The things that affect our body zones based on our cultural backgrounds.
D)   How status affects spacing norms.
E)   None of the above.

Question 17

Blaring music (when you don't wish to hear it) is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)   Spatial expectancy violations.
B)   The violations of acoustic space.
C)   The "body excreta" violations.
D)   Space issues of only the younger generation.
E)   None of the above.

Question 18

Tell the issues of males approaching females more closely than females approach males.

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Question 19

You and your significant other are sitting on the couch and watching a movie. You notice that you are about 3-4 inches away from each other. Which classification of space are you using?

Accepted Answer

A)   Personal Space.
B)   Intimate Space.
C)   Public Space.
D)   Social Space.
E)   None of the above.

Question 20

Tell the personality differences that affect spacing issues and know what the differences might be.

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Exam 3: Proxemics Personal Space

Using yourself as an example, discuss your "body buffer zone," comparing yours to that of someone else you know.

Tell the way you can predict the outcome of spatial violations.

We meet someone in a wheelchair and we keep a "wide berth" from him/her. We meet someone who has a horrible reputation as being "easy and loose" and we keep a "wide berth" from him/her. What do these examples refer to?

Using an example, discuss how you have seen someone with "reward power" affect the spacing you assume with him or her.

Tell the indicators of strong physiological and psychological needs in terms of reactions to personal space needs.

Using yourself as an example, discuss how you have seen yourself use one of the male/female differences as they apply to spacing.

It's winter and you're freezing cold. You find a group of your friends sitting on a couch in the lobby of your classroom building, and you squeeze into the group in hopes of getting warm. Which factor is this?

You are sitting in class and the person who sits in front of you smells horrible after having sweated profusely in the hot and humid weather. You move away from him/her because you cannot stand the smell. What factor is this?

The best definition of personal space is:

Direct touch, body odors, heat transmission by other bodies, and leavings on a plate or table (such as food) . What are these?

We approach others we think are more physically attractive, we establish closer distances when we wish to demonstrate that we care about someone, we establish closer distances from someone we are acquainted with than with someone who is a stranger. What do these refer to?

Men will often expand when sitting down in a chair; women will often use shrinkage behaviors in the same setting. To what does this refer?

Using an example, discuss how you have seen a stigma affect either you or someone else when it comes to spacing yourself from the person with the stigma.

You are a man who sits down next to a friend on a bench. Your knees are touching, which is OK, but then another friend comes up and sits down. This means you have to squeeze in, and now your thighs are touching. This spacing now makes you uncomfortable. Which factor is this?

As a situation becomes more intimate, we reduce space; other people perceive this intimacy when they watch others converse. What factors are being displayed?

Blaring music (when you don't wish to hear it) is an example of:

Tell the issues of males approaching females more closely than females approach males.

You and your significant other are sitting on the couch and watching a movie. You notice that you are about 3-4 inches away from each other. Which classification of space are you using?

Tell the personality differences that affect spacing issues and know what the differences might be.