PSYC 308 Study Guide - Final Guide: Relate, Attachment Theory, Social Dominance Orientation
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Proximity: studies of proximity and attraction, functional distance. There are two studies: one study of proximity was conducted in a married student housing project. The in coming students were randomly assigned to their residence, and few of them knew one another beforehand. Friendships were sure to develop among many of the residents. The layout of the apartment house shows that the physical distance between apartments was a confined space. However, greater proximity can led to more friendships. Pure physical distance should mater less than what might be called functional distance, the tendency of an architectural layout to encourage contact between certain people and discourage it between others. Proximity does not make friendship possible; it also encourages the friendship as well. Proximity brings good feelings between people; the first hello in the hallway and the first discussion of weather near the mailbox.
