Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of Proxemics

question 135

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of proxemics?

• A) the subjective feeling of being overstimulated by a loss of privacy
• B) social situations that tend to provide immediate rewards for actions that will have undesired effects in the long run
• C) the systematic study of the human use of space, particularly in social settings
• D) the study of how machines and work environments can be designed to be compatible with our sensory and motor capabilities

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Definitions:

Lower-Order Needs

Basic human requirements such as physiological and safety needs that must be satisfied before higher-order needs can be addressed.

Esteem

The respect, admiration, or value that an individual holds for themselves or that others hold for them.

Social

Relating to society or its organization; pertaining to activities involving interaction with other people.

Valence

The value to the individual of various work outcomes.