Question

6) Proxemics refers to the study of the use of space in non-verbal communication. a) true b) false

7) Continuing affection and involvement proves to be unimportant in maintaining friendships. a) true b) false

8) The impact of communication media on the quality of life depends more on the uses to which messages are put than the nature of the technology. a) true b) false

Answer 1

6. True.

Proxemics refers to the human use of space in communication. It is used in cinema and stage productions , also in marketin and debating. Space are of different types- public space , social space, persona space, intimate space etc. These spaces between individuals who communicate shows their relationship. In a personal space or intimate space , the distance between tye individuals is shorter when compared with Public and social space. This space determines where a person communicating with another person should stand with respect to the relationship they have in between. It is the study of use of space and effects that population density has on behavior, communication and social interaction. In cinemas it is used to show the relationship between the characters. It is the field of study of territory, where one should stand, and when can he enter another's territory.

7. False

Affection and involvement is essential in maintaining any relationship. Friends can be of many type- closer ones and distant ones. For distant ones, less affection and involvement is needed for maintenance of friendship. But for closer ones for the strong bond and long lasting effect of friendship, involvement and affection is important. Because if a person show affection and is involved in the realtionship with his friend, the other person feel more loyalty and attachment towards him, which will result in enhancement of the relationship. If affection and involvement is not shown, friendships changes the individuals into two beings not knowing each other much. They will remain a little less than strangers. For good maintenance of friendship affection and involvemnt is needed.

People still maintains ling distance friendship, but there must be calls and texts to maintain that too. That is also kind of involvement. Hence it is crucial.

8. False

The impact of the technology is more important. Because the use of technology which reach the maximum number of people, in the given time is more useful. Thus eveyone can be made aware about what is communicated and its importance. This helps in faster communication and thus fastens other processes too.