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Record 1 1988-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Social Psychology
  • Group Dynamics
DEF

The closest of the four zones that, according to Hall, reflect how people are feeling about each other. This "distance of mattresses and wrestling mats" extends from skin contact to about 18 inches.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie sociale
  • Dynamique des groupes
CONT

E.T. Hall (...) distingue : - la distance intime : dans cette situation, deux personnes peuvent se parler sur un ton confidentiel, les échanges sont émotionnellement riches et empreints d'une confiance réciproque, le contact physique y est possible.

Spanish

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