group space

territory defined by the temporary boundary that forms around interacting groups and serves as a barrier to unwanted intrusion by nonmembers. Also called group personal space; interactional territory.

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November 21st 2024

defensive conditioning

a form of classical conditioning in which the unconditioned stimulus is noxious.