Barbara feels uneasy when her professor walks within 18 inches of her desk while he lectures and was offended when her roommate's boyfriend gave her a big hug when she first met him. What explanation would Edward Hall offer for Barbara's negative reaction to both her professor and her roommate's boyfriend's behavior?
A) She feels both men are sexually harassing her.
B) Her professor and roommate's boyfriend have violated her personal space.
C) The professor is abusing his authority, and the boyfriend is taking advantage of her relationship with her roommate.
D) Neither the professor nor the roommate's boyfriend understands social boundaries.

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Edward Hall's theory of proxemics suggests that individuals have different zones of personal space, and when someone enters that space without permission, it can cause discomfort or uneasiness. This is most likely the reason for Barbara's negative reaction to both her professor and her roommate's boyfriend's behavior.

Barbara Feels Uneasy When Her Professor Walks Within 18 Inches