Explain the relationship between equilibrium theory and proxemics
What will be an ideal response?
Equilibrium theory states that the more intimate the relationship, the closer you allow the
person into your personal space. Thus, an observer could easily make assumptions about the
closeness of two people based on how present they are in each other's personal space. If I
observe two people at a coffee shop, sitting close, heads huddled together, I can presume they
are fairly intimate. Conversely, two people standing in line at a coffee shop, keeping a
respectable distance from each other, are most likely either strangers or acquaintances.
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What will be an ideal response?
Kevin had a problem with his roommate's late night habit of watching TV when Kevin was trying to sleep. In discussing the problem, Kevin told his roommate that he could either stop watching TV late at night or he could move out
How would you describe Justin's conflict management style? a. Nonconfrontational b. Confrontational c. Passive d. Cooperative
Statistical regression describes the likelihood that participants who have extreme scores on pretest measures will most likely produce middle-range scores on the posttest
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The shift from ink-on-paper publishing to words-on-a-screen publishing is well under way
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.