body buffer zone

the physical distance a person prefers to maintain between him- or herself and one or more other individuals to avoid feeling uncomfortable. This zone varies depending on the relationship with the others; it is smaller, for example, when there is a close relationship. It also varies according to culture. See also bubble concept of personal space; interpersonal distance.

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Psychology term of the day

December 20th 2024

Triavil

n. a trade name for a combination of the tricyclic antidepressant amitriptyline and the antipsychotic perphenazine, used for the treatment of concurrent anxiety and depression.