During a conversation at work, Jim folds his arms across his chest when Bob moves in too close, invading Jim’s personal space. Jim’s action is an example of ______.

a. immediacy behavior
b. territorial behavior
c. increased propinquity
d. decreased body orientation


b. territorial behavior

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What will be an ideal response?

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Teamwork decreases the likelihood that we'll remember what we discuss because we're not actively involved in the discussion

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Shannon told her friend, "I am sorry that you lost the tennis match." What approach did Shannon use to comfort her friend?

A. offer empathy B. use active listening C. use information triage D. offer sympathy

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Although the type of footwear would affect the sound of a footstep, the sex of the person producing the effect should not influence the sound

a. true b. false

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