When a Stranger Moves Inside of an Arm's Length and Asks

question 6

Multiple Choice

When a stranger moves inside of an arm's length and asks what time it is, backing up is a sign that she has invaded our:

• A) intimate distance
• B) personal distance
• C) social distance
• D) public distance

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Definitions:

Maslow's Hierarchy

A psychological theory proposing a five-tier model of human needs, from basic physiological needs to self-actualization, influencing human motivation.

Individual Variation

Differences in characteristics, behavior, or responses among individuals of a population or species.

Novel Stimulation

New or unfamiliar stimuli that attract attention or elicit a response due to their difference from previous experiences.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological state of discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors).