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:

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