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Peer reviewedBecker, Franklin D.; Mayo, Clara – Environment and Behavior, 1971
Two concepts describing human special behavior are delineated. A field experiment was designed to test whether personal belongings left as markers in public areas (i.e. cafeteria setting) function to protect a territory or to maintain a comfortable social distance. It is suggested the term territory" be restricted to situations in which the space…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Interpersonal Relationship, Social Behavior
