Personal space

• What is the term used to describe the physical space between people during interactions?

  Interpersonal Distance
• Why is interpersonal distance considered a crucial aspect of social behavior?

  It signals comfort and responsiveness during interactions
• How can variations in interpersonal distance affect social interactions?

  They can significantly alter the comfort level and responsiveness of individuals
• What hormone is investigated in relation to social interactions in the study?

  Oxytocin (OT)
• What role does oxytocin play in social behaviors according to the study?

  It alters the perceptual salience of social cues
• How might oxytocin impact individuals' processing of social cues?

  It may affect processing based on their empathetic abilities
• What is empathy defined as in the context of the study?

  The ability to understand and share the feelings of others
• Why is empathy considered crucial in shaping social behavior?

  It influences how individuals respond to social cues
• How does varying levels of empathy influence responses to social cues?

  It affects individuals' responses particularly in the context of interpersonal distance
• What is interpersonal distance in social interactions?

  The space between people during social interactions
• Why is interpersonal distance important in social interactions?

  It plays a crucial role in shaping the dynamics of social interactions
• How does interpersonal distance serve as a cue in social settings?

  It signals comfort and responsiveness
• What happens when someone stands closer or farther away than expected in social interactions?

  It becomes particularly noticeable and can affect the interaction dynamics
• What is oxytocin often referred to as in the context of social interactions?

  A social hormone
• What significant role does oxytocin play in society?

  It alters the perceptual salience of social cues
• How does oxytocin influence interpersonal distance?

  It affects how individuals perceive and respond to social interactions and cues
• What are the key aspects of interpersonal distance in social interactions?

  • The space between people
  • Signals comfort and responsiveness
  • Influences dynamics of social interactions
  • Noticeable when deviating from cultural or social expectations
• What are the main functions of oxytocin in social contexts?

  • Functions as a social hormone
  • Alters perceptual salience of social cues
  • Influences perception and response to social interactions
• What is empathetic ability?

  It is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others.
• How does empathetic ability influence social stimuli processing?

  It shapes how individuals perceive and react to interpersonal distance in social interactions.
• What was theorized about the effects of OT on interpersonal distances?

  OT could have varying effects on preferred interpersonal distances, depending on individual differences in empathy levels.
• What are the key components of the relationship between empathetic ability and social stimuli processing?

  • Empathetic ability: understanding and sharing feelings of others
  • Influences perception and reaction to interpersonal distance
  • OT's varying effects based on individual empathy levels
• How was empathy measured in the study?

  Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI)
• What was the age range of the participants?

  19-32 years
• What methodology was used for administering Oxytocin?

  Intranasal drops
• How many male participants were in the study?

  54
• What was the effect of Oxytocin on individuals with high empathy?

  Decreased preference for greater distance
• What design was the study based on?

  Double-blind, placebo-controlled
• What was a limitation of the study?

  Only male participants