MODULES 1-2: ANTHROPOMETRICS, PROXEMICS

Question 1

Derived from the Greek word “Anthropos” meaning human, and “metron” meaning measure; comparative study of human body measurements and properties.

Answer 1

ANTHROPOMETRICS

Question 2

What is the two basic areas of Anthropometry?

Answer 2

STATIC AND FUNCTIONAL ANTHROPOMETRY

Question 3

What is the measurement of body sizes at rest and when using devices?

Answer 3

STATIC ANTHROPOMETRY

Question 4

What is the measurement of abilities related to completion of tasks?

Answer 4

FUNCTIONAL ANTHROPOMETRY

Question 5

Derived from the Greek word “Ergon” meaning work, ____ is the science of making the work environment safer and more comfortable for users.

Answer 5

ERGONOMICS

Question 6

It is the study of nature, the degree & effects of spatial separation which individuals maintain. Meaning “Proximus” in Latin word.

Answer 6

PROXEMICS

Question 7

The three kinds of spaces according to Edward T. Hall are:

Answer 7

1. INTIMATE SPACES
2. SOCIAL AND CONSECUTIVE SPACES
3. PUBLIC SPACES

Question 8

Entry into what space is acceptable only for the closest friends and intimates? It measures ____.

Answer 8

INTIMATE SPACE; 0-50 cm

Question 9

Between measurements: ____, ____ is the spaces in which people feel comfortable conducting routine social interactions with acquaintances and strangers.

Answer 9

1-4m; SOCIAL AND CONSULTATIVE SPACES

Question 10

The area of space beyond which people will perceive interactions as impersonal and relatively anonymous. It falls between ____.

Answer 10

PUBLIC SPACE; 4m or more

Question 11

Spaces between 0.5m-1m falls in what kind of space?

Answer 11

PERSONAL SPACE

Question 12

Coined by Dr. Edward Hall, each individual has a sense of “territory,” which is often referred to as “personal space” or as a ______.

Answer 12

SPACE BUBBLE