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Latta, R. Michael; Kahn, Arnold – 1973
The effects of induced status differences on (1) seating position and (2) interpersonal distance from a confederate of a given status level were investigated. Using behavioral measures, induced status differences were found to influence both the amount of interpersonal distance and the quality of space. The results suggest simulation techniques…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Body Language, College Students
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Shuter, Robert – Communication Monographs, 1977
Examines distance, axis, and tactility patterns of people engaged in dyadic communication in Germany, Italy, and the United States and concludes that contrary to Edward Hall's position, the cultures studied are too behaviorally diverse to be classified as strictly contact or noncontact cultures. (MH)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Body Language, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Images
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Price, Charles L.; Price, Megan S. – 1980
This booklet describes a workshop dealing with various components of nonverbal communication, including environmental setting, proximity, physical appearance, and vocal manner, which influence the information conveyed to others. This workshop, designed for use with classroom teachers and school support personnel (N-12), presents activities which…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Behavioral Science Research, Body Language, Classroom Communication