A(n) ___ is a specific area that an individual or group of individuals claims and defends for personal use.

A) territory
B) boundary
C) behavior setting
D) demography
E) interpersonal zone

Territory

A defined geographical area that is claimed or occupied by a person, group, organization, or country, often associated with ownership, jurisdiction, and control.

Behavior Setting

A theory in ecological psychology that suggests an environment's physical and social settings influence the behavior of individuals within it.

Interpersonal Zone

Relates to the concept of personal space and how physical distance between people impacts social interactions and communication.