Ted Was Always Very Conscious of Not Invading His Employees

question 95

Multiple Choice

Ted was always very conscious of not invading his employees "personal space" when speaking to them; he made sure he did not get too close when he was talking to them.Ted was therefore paying attention to

• A)groupthink.
• B)kinesics.
• C)cultural barriers.
• D)proxemics.
• E)empathy.

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Definitions:

Social Psychology Theory

A framework within social psychology that explores how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.

Robber's Cave Experiment

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