Question 1

When there are fences, lawn furniture, and parked cars around a house, the house is less likely to be burglarized.These objects are examples of

Accepted Answer

Territorial markers are objects that people use to indicate ownership of a space, and they can serve as a deterrent for potential burglars. Fences create a physical boundary around the property, while lawn furniture and parked cars demonstrate that the space is being actively used and monitored. This indicates to potential intruders that the space is well-maintained and occupied, making it less attractive for burglary. Social gating refers to the use of barriers or checkpoints to control access to a space, social traps are situations where individuals or groups pursue short-term gains that lead to long-term negative consequences, and proxemic boundaries refer to the personal space individuals require or establish.

Question 2

Powerful norms govern the use of the space immediately surrounding each person's body with this personal space extending to adjacent areas that we claim.This illustrates​

Accepted Answer

The concept of personal space and the norms that govern it are related to territorial behavior, as individuals claim and defend certain areas around their bodies. Spatial extensions refer to the way that individuals use and perceive space in general, rather than specifically in relation to their bodies. Cognitive mapping refers to the mental process of creating a mental map or representation of a physical space. Proxemic targeting is not a recognized term.

Question 3

Doorless toilet stalls and tiled walls tend to limit vandalism and graffiti.These are examples of how architects have used psychological research to prevent vandalism

Accepted Answer

By "hardening" and "de-opportunizing" public settings, architects are using psychological research to prevent vandalism. This involves making it more difficult for individuals to commit acts of vandalism by limiting opportunities and increasing the perceived risk of getting caught. Additionally, making public spaces less vulnerable to vandalism reduces the motivation to commit such acts in the first place. The use of doorless toilet stalls and tiled walls are examples of these strategies. The other options (A, C, and D) do not accurately describe the strategies used by architects to prevent vandalism.

Question 4

Objects and other signs used to indicate "ownership" of a space are called

Accepted Answer

Territorial markers indicate ownership of a space. Critical markers refer to important features or landmarks, environmental cues are stimuli in the environment that can affect behavior or perception, and behavioral maps refer to mental maps of spatial relationships and routes.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an example of territorial behavior?

Accepted Answer

Using a public restroom at a rest stop on the interstate is not an example of territorial behavior because it is a shared, public space that does not belong to any one individual or group. The other options all involve individuals or groups asserting control over a particular space or territory, whether it be a saved seat at a theater, a home field advantage, or living in a gated community.

Question 6

Regarding territorial behavior, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Burglars are actually more likely to avoid houses with obvious territorial markers, such as security systems or "Beware of Dog" signs, as they indicate a greater likelihood of being caught.

Question 7

Vandalism in public places can be minimized by careful attention to

Accepted Answer

Environmental design refers to the intentional design and arrangement of physical spaces in order to discourage unwanted behaviors, such as vandalism. This can include things like adding lighting, using materials that are resistant to damage, and creating clear sightlines that minimize the opportunity for vandalism to occur without being seen. While critical markers and proxemics may also play a role in reducing vandalism, environmental design is likely to be the most effective strategy for minimizing this type of behavior in public places. Attention overload, on the other hand, is more likely to create situations in which vandalism is more, rather than less, likely to occur.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an example of territorial behavior?

Accepted Answer

Moving chairs into a circle is not an example of territorial behavior, but rather an example of arranging furniture to facilitate communication or discussion. The other options involve claiming and marking a specific area or resource for personal use.

Question 9

When a home team plays better on their own home football field than they do on another team's football field, they are exhibiting

Accepted Answer

Territorial behavior is when an organism or group of organisms defends their territory against intruders. In this case, the home team is defending its own territory and performing better, indicating territorial behavior. The other options (social gating, behavioral mapping, and critical markers) do not fit the scenario as well as territorial behavior.

Question 10

Which is an example of territorial behavior?

Accepted Answer

Placing a coat on a chair to indicate that you will be using it is an example of territorial behavior, as it is marking and defending a space as your own.

Question 11

"Gated communities" have sprung up in many cities because they designate a "defensible space" that discourages intrusions.They are examples of

Accepted Answer

Gated communities serve as territorial markers, indicating clearly the boundaries of the community and discouraging unauthorized intrusions.

Question 12

Placing signs in raised flower beds protects signs from vandalism because people resist trampling the flowers to get to the sign.This is an example of how architects, using psychological research, are able to prevent vandalism

Accepted Answer

Weakening the lure of likely targets is a strategy used by architects based on psychological research to prevent vandalism. Placing signs in raised flower beds is an example of this strategy, as it makes it less tempting for people to trample the flowers to get to the sign. The other choices (A, C, D) are not applicable in this scenario.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an example of a territorial marker in an office space?

Accepted Answer

Office furniture is typically provided by the employer for functional purposes rather than to mark personal territory, unlike personal items such as photographs, decorations, or a coffee mug brought from home, which serve as territorial markers by personalizing the space.

Question 14

Any action that defines a space as one's own or that protects it from intruders is referred to as

Accepted Answer

The term "territorial behavior" specifically refers to actions taken to mark and defend a space as one's own, or to deter intruders from entering that space. Proxemic targeting refers to using space to communicate, cognitive mapping is the process of mentally visualizing and remembering spatial layouts, and spatial extension refers to the expansion of physical space beyond its original boundaries.

Question 15

If you were responsible for designing a new town meeting hall, shopping mall, or college dorm, you would be wise to consult a(n)__________ psychologist.

Accepted Answer

Environmental psychologists specialize in understanding how physical environments affect behavior and mental processes. They would have the knowledge and expertise to design a space that is functional, efficient, and conducive to the specific goals and needs of the building. While organizational and vocational psychologists may have some relevant knowledge, environmental psychology is the most directly related to designing physical spaces. Behavioral psychology focuses more on individual behavior rather than the design of environmental spaces.

Question 16

The posters that college students display on the walls of their dormitory rooms or apartments are examples of

Accepted Answer

Territorial markers are personal objects that individuals use to designate an area as their own. Posters on dormitory walls are a common example of territorial markers used by college students to identify their living space and express their individuality.

Question 17

A plant and coffee cup in an office cubicle are

Accepted Answer

A plant and coffee cup in an office cubicle are commonly used as territorial markers to signify personal space and identity within the workplace.

Question 18

Researchers have found that the more attached you are to an area, the more likely you are to signal your "ownership" by adorning the area with

Accepted Answer

Territorial markers are physical indications of ownership or attachment to a specific area, such as fences, signs, or landscaping. Environmental cues and behavioral mapping may also indicate attachment, but they do not necessarily signal ownership in the same way as territorial markers. Critical markers are not a commonly used term in this context.

Question 19

Mr.and Mrs.Thomas have sat in the middle of the same pew at their church for 20 years.One day they are later than usual entering the church when they spy a new couple seated in their spot.They stand at the end of the pew until the new couple scoots down to the end of the pew.Mr.and Mrs.Thomas are exhibiting

Accepted Answer

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas have exhibited territorial behavior by claiming the same pew in the church as their own for the past 20 years. Their standing at the end of the pew until the new couple moved down shows their desire to maintain their territory.

Question 20

Putting a raised flowerbed around a sign to protect it from vandalism would reflect the work of __________ psychologists.

Accepted Answer

Environmental psychologists study the ways in which people interact with their physical environment, and the raised flowerbed would be an example of an environmental intervention to protect the sign.

Quiz 18: Applied Psychology.

When there are fences, lawn furniture, and parked cars around a house, the house is less likely to be burglarized.These objects are examples of

Powerful norms govern the use of the space immediately surrounding each person's body with this personal space extending to adjacent areas that we claim.This illustrates

Doorless toilet stalls and tiled walls tend to limit vandalism and graffiti.These are examples of how architects have used psychological research to prevent vandalism

Objects and other signs used to indicate "ownership" of a space are called

Which of the following is NOT an example of territorial behavior?

Regarding territorial behavior, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Vandalism in public places can be minimized by careful attention to

Which of the following is NOT an example of territorial behavior?

When a home team plays better on their own home football field than they do on another team's football field, they are exhibiting

Which is an example of territorial behavior?

"Gated communities" have sprung up in many cities because they designate a "defensible space" that discourages intrusions.They are examples of

Placing signs in raised flower beds protects signs from vandalism because people resist trampling the flowers to get to the sign.This is an example of how architects, using psychological research, are able to prevent vandalism

Which of the following is NOT an example of a territorial marker in an office space?

Any action that defines a space as one's own or that protects it from intruders is referred to as

If you were responsible for designing a new town meeting hall, shopping mall, or college dorm, you would be wise to consult a(n) __________ psychologist.

The posters that college students display on the walls of their dormitory rooms or apartments are examples of

A plant and coffee cup in an office cubicle are

Researchers have found that the more attached you are to an area, the more likely you are to signal your "ownership" by adorning the area with

Putting a raised flowerbed around a sign to protect it from vandalism would reflect the work of __________ psychologists.

Quiz 18: Applied Psychology.

When there are fences, lawn furniture, and parked cars around a house, the house is less likely to be burglarized.These objects are examples of

Powerful norms govern the use of the space immediately surrounding each person's body with this personal space extending to adjacent areas that we claim.This illustrates​

Doorless toilet stalls and tiled walls tend to limit vandalism and graffiti.These are examples of how architects have used psychological research to prevent vandalism

Objects and other signs used to indicate "ownership" of a space are called

Which of the following is NOT an example of territorial behavior?

Regarding territorial behavior, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Vandalism in public places can be minimized by careful attention to

Which of the following is NOT an example of territorial behavior?

When a home team plays better on their own home football field than they do on another team's football field, they are exhibiting

Which is an example of territorial behavior?

"Gated communities" have sprung up in many cities because they designate a "defensible space" that discourages intrusions.They are examples of

Placing signs in raised flower beds protects signs from vandalism because people resist trampling the flowers to get to the sign.This is an example of how architects, using psychological research, are able to prevent vandalism

Which of the following is NOT an example of a territorial marker in an office space?

Any action that defines a space as one's own or that protects it from intruders is referred to as

If you were responsible for designing a new town meeting hall, shopping mall, or college dorm, you would be wise to consult a(n) __________ psychologist.

The posters that college students display on the walls of their dormitory rooms or apartments are examples of

A plant and coffee cup in an office cubicle are

Researchers have found that the more attached you are to an area, the more likely you are to signal your "ownership" by adorning the area with

Putting a raised flowerbed around a sign to protect it from vandalism would reflect the work of __________ psychologists.

Powerful norms govern the use of the space immediately surrounding each person's body with this personal space extending to adjacent areas that we claim.This illustrates