Environmental Psychology - Topic 6 Flashcards
1
Q
What is personal space often described as?
A
a mobile unseen bubble that differs for every individual
2
Q
Who came up with the 4 zones of personal space?
A
Edward Hall
3
Q
What are the 4 zones of personal space?
A
intimate
casual
social
public
4
Q
Describe intimate personal space?
A
can hear and smell breathing
less than half a metre
allow parents/partners
5
Q
Describe casual personal space?
A
close enough for bodily contact but you can avoid it
elbow space
0.5-1.25m
allow friends
6
Q
Describe social personal space?
A
interview something in between teacher in a classroom 1.25-4m allow strangers
7
Q
Describe public personal space?
A
can't hear or talk to them communication more difficult 4-8m interaction unwanted allow phobias
