The Term "Functional Distance" Refers to

question 42

Multiple Choice

The term "functional distance" refers to

• A) the role that physical distance plays in the initiation of relationships.
• B) the preferred distance between people that varies as a function of the quality of their relationship.
• C) the level of comfort that people experience, depending on their distance from others.
• D) psychological distance that follows from certain aspects of architectural design.
• E) the optimal distance between two people who are speaking.

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Definitions:

Communication

The process by which individuals exchange information, ideas, and feelings through verbal or non-verbal methods.

Communication Context

The environment or situation in which communication occurs, influencing the mode, style, and effectiveness of the interaction.

Decode Message

The process of interpreting and understanding the meaning of a message received from another person or through any form of communication.

Marriages

Legally or culturally sanctioned unions between individuals that establish rights and obligations between them, and often between them and their children, and between them and their in-laws.