Question 1

Mehrabian proposed which three basic dimensions for how humans respond emotional to environments:&#10;A) Pleasure-displeasure, dominance-submissiveness, arousal-nonarousal&#10;B) Pleasure-displeasure, positive-negative, arousal-nonarousal&#10;C) Arousal-non-arousal, dominance-submissiveness, open-closed&#10;D) Arousal-nonarousal, positive-negative, open-closed

Accepted Answer

Mehrabian's theory on emotional response to environments is based on three dimensions: pleasure-displeasure, dominance-submissiveness, and arousal-nonarousal. These dimensions help in understanding how people emotionally perceive and interact with different environments.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a fixed-feature element?&#10;A) Spatial organization&#10;B) Size or volume of space&#10;C) Arrangement of objects and artifacts&#10;D) Linear perspective

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

Formal and informal time are examples of which kind of time?&#10;A) Psychosomatic time&#10;B) Biological time&#10;C) Psychological time&#10;D) Cultural time

Accepted Answer

Formal and informal time are examples of cultural time, which refers to the ways that time is perceived and valued within a particular culture or society. Other examples of cultural time include punctuality norms, holiday traditions, and work schedules.

Question 4

Ben and Devon are engaged. Devon gets frustrated when she must "book a date" in advance with Ben in order to have lunch with him. Devon would much prefer the spontaneity of just dropping by and seeing if he is available. Under what kind of time orientation does Devon probably operate?

A) Past
B) Present
C) Future
D) Time-line

Accepted Answer

Devon's preference for spontaneity and a lack of concern for planning ahead suggests a present time orientation, where the focus is on current experiences and immediate gratification.

Question 5

Muhammad arrives for a noon lunch meeting at 12:15 pm. Muhammad is operating according to what kind of time?&#10;A) Displaced point&#10;B) Diffused point&#10;C) Confused point&#10;D) Misplaced point

Accepted Answer

Diffused point time refers to a cultural understanding of time that allows for a more flexible approach to scheduling, where being a little late is acceptable and understood.

Question 6

Sociofugal arrangements direct people away from each other and sociopetal arrangements bring people together.

Accepted Answer

Sociofugal arrangements, such as high walls or large distances between seats, discourage interaction between people while sociopetal arrangements, such as round tables or open seating areas, promote interaction and socialization.

Question 7

The color of an environment can both create responses in humans and communicate messages.

Accepted Answer

Colors can affect people's emotions and behaviors, and they can also convey meaning and messages depending on the context and culture. For example, blue is often associated with calmness and trust, while red can evoke passion and danger. In marketing and branding, colors are carefully chosen to convey a certain image or personality of a product or company.

Question 8

The US is an example of a polychronic society.

Accepted Answer

The US is an example of a monochronic society, where time is viewed as linear and segmented into discrete units, and punctuality and scheduled appointments are highly valued. In contrast, polychronic societies prioritize relationships and flexibility over strict adherence to schedules and deadlines.

Question 9

List 4 of the semifixed features in an environment:

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

List three implications of the chronemic code for communication:

Accepted Answer

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Deck 7: The Place and Time Codes: Environment, Artifacts, and Chronemics