Question 1

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?
A) Public Territory.
B) Interactional Territory.
C) Home Territory.
D) Body Territory.
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Public Territory refers to spaces that are open for anyone to use, but with the expectation that the use is temporary and for a legitimate purpose. Examples like a seat in a movie theater or a park bench fit this description, as they are spaces meant for public use but with the understanding that one's claim to them is temporary and contingent on being present and using the space appropriately.

Question 2

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?
A) Public Territory.
B) Interactional Territory.
C) Home Territory.
D) Body Territory.
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

This type of territory where you can lock it and claim it as your own makes it Home Territory.

Question 3

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?
A) The turn.
B) The stall.
C) Use space.
D) Information preserve.
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

The term "territory of self" refers to a personal space where an individual can have privacy and control over their environment. This fits the description of a study carrel or desk, which is typically designed for one person to use at a time. The term "stall" is often used to refer to individual bathroom units or private changing areas, which can also be considered territories of self. The other choices are not relevant to the concept of personal spaces.

Question 4

This "territory of self" involves facts about ourselves that we wish others NOT to know. Which is it?
A) The turn.
B) The stall.
C) Use space.
D) Information preserve.
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

The phrase "territory of self" implies personal information that we consider private or sensitive. The other options (The turn, The stall, Use space) are not related to this concept.

Question 5

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?
A) Tenure.
B) Expulsion.
C) Offensive Display.
D) Markers.
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

The posture described is an offensive display, as it is a nonverbal signal indicating that the person's personal space is being invaded and they are not comfortable with it. The foot out front and crossed arms form a physical barrier, and the defensive posture signals that the person is ready to defend their territory if necessary. Tenure, expulsion, and markers are all forms of territorial defense, but they do not apply to the scenario described.

Question 6

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?
A) Tenure.
B) Expulsion.
C) Offensive Display.
D) Markers.
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Tenure refers to the expectation of continued use of a space or seat due to habitual use over time. In this scenario, your expectation of using the same seat was violated.

Question 7

It defines an area for gathering food, it ensures an adequate food supply, it provides an area for meeting and caring for young, it provides an escape from enemies, it provides an advantage in fighting enemies, it helps in the regulation of population density, and helps regulate the spread of disease. What do these issues refer to?
A) How humans use territory purposively.
B) The factors that can create a perception of crowding.
C) The reasons why territory is important.
D) The issues that seem to affect how we react to territorial invasions.
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

The reasons why territory is important are outlined in the provided statement.

Question 8

Surveillance, Behavioral Constraint, and Stimuli Overload. What do these issues refer to?
A) How humans use territory purposively.
B) The factors that can create a perception of crowding.
C) The reasons why territory is important.
D) The issues that seem to affect how we react to territorial invasions.
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Surveillance and behavioral constraint can contribute to a perception of crowding, which can lead to issues like social withdrawal and reduced performance. Stimuli overload can also contribute to a perception of crowding by overwhelming an individual's sensory system.

Question 9

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?
A) How humans use territory purposively.
B) The factors that can create a perception of crowding.
C) The reasons why territory is important.
D) The issues that seem to affect how we react to territorial invasions.
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

The issues mentioned in the sentences refer to how humans use territory purposively.

Question 10

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?
A) Formality.
B) Warmth.
C) Privacy.
D) Familiarity.
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

The scenario described emphasizes the formality of the courtroom environment compared to the comfort of the apartment. Formality refers to the level of officialness in an environment.

Question 11

Bathrooms in most homes are constructed to send this perceptual message.
A) Formality.
B) Warmth.
C) Privacy.
D) Familiarity.
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Bathrooms are designed to provide a private space for individuals to bathe, groom, and use the toilet without interruption or observation from others. This is why most bathrooms have locks, frosted glass or curtains on windows, and soundproofing. While functionality and style can vary, the primary purpose of a bathroom is to create a private space.

Question 12

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?
A) Formality.
B) Warmth.
C) Privacy.
D) Familiarity.
E) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

The environment's colors, lighting, and comfortable chairs suggest warmth, which makes the person feel comfortable and at ease in their den when conversing with others.

Question 13

Give two examples of interactional territory.

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Question 14

Give an example of "use space."

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Question 15

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

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Question 16

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

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Question 17

Tell the seven issues that seem to affect how we react to territorial invasions.

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Question 18

Tell the findings of Bruneau about environmental spaces.

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Question 19

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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Question 20

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

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Quiz 4: Proxemics Territory and Environment

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?

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?

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?

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

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?

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

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?

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

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?