Which of the following describes proxemics?
a. Study of relationship between message and topic at hand
b. Study of implied meanings within individuals
c. Study of an individual's use of space
d. Study of the emotional personal space boundary
ANS: C
Proxemics is the study of an individual's use of space. The study of relationships between messages and topics at hand and the study of implied meanings within individuals do not involve the use of space. An individual can use space as an invisible boundary.
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