Regarding Personal Space, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 508

Multiple Choice

Regarding personal space, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Personal space is an area surrounding the body that is regarded as private and under one's personal control.
• B)The four basic spatial zones are intimate, personal, social, and public distance.
• C)The systematic study of norms concerning the use of personal space is called ergonomics.
• D)Norms governing comfortable or acceptable distances vary according to relationships as well as activities.

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