COM 230 Study Guide - Final Guide: Novella, New Values, Acting Out (Book)
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6 p. 171-177: territory- a fixed geographic area that is occupied, controlled, and defended by a person or group as their exclusive domain. Body territory- personal space bubble and environments that define this bubble, as well as our skin, clothing, and artifacts. (we protect it like property) Home territory- long-term ownership (others often need permission to enter) Boundary markers- mark off the outer edge of the space. Ear markers- define objects: personal space- an invisible, adjustable bubble of space that people carry around with them (differs by sex and culture, conversational distances. Intimate distance- 0-18 in: the principles of power. Principle of elevation- powerful are higher above those with less power. Spatial principle- power/status take up more space and are allowed more space. Principle of centrality- powerful person tends to be the center of attention. Principle of initiation- gets to decide what gets talked about or when things should end.
