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Harris, Bruce; Klein, Kitty – 1980
In recent years the college dormitory has become a popular setting for examining chronic effects of crowding and high density in humans. Possible differences between corridor- and suite-type residents were investigated to examine the degree to which corridor- and suite-design dormitories influence assertive behavior of the residents. It was…
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Behavior Patterns, Building Design, College Students
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Leventhal, Gloria; And Others – Journal of Psychology, 1978
Observes the seating arrangements by sex of three or more people seated at rectangular tables in 176 social and 150 nonsocial settings. Postulates the importance of situational context and learned sexual norms in the observed spatial behaviors. (RL)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Higher Education, Interpersonal Relationship
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Brooks, Debra Kaye; Taylor, Ralph B. – Population and Environment, 1980
This article describes a study concerning temporary territories in public settings. Implications of the results for territorial typologies, animal-human territorial differences, and future research on human territoriality are outlined. (Author/SA)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Cultural Traits, Higher Education, Nonverbal Communication
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Connolly, Patrick R. – Central States Speech Journal, 1975
Investigates various ethnic interpretations of appropriate distances for interaction. (MH)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Blacks, Ethnic Groups
Bradley, Banks; And Others – 1979
Nonverbal teacher behavior is recognized as an important factor in establishing a positive social climate in the classroom. A feedback and analysis instrument is presented focusing on specific nonverbal teacher behaviors. These behaviors--facial expressions, gestures, body movements, and idiosyncratic characteristics--are categorized as either…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Body Language, Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment