The nearness of another to one's personal space is known as:

• A. Distance
• B. Proximity
• C. Space between people
• D. Nearness

Answer: (B)

Proximity is the degree of nearness to someone within your personal space. It describes how close another person is to you in a social setting, and that closeness influences how comfortable you feel and how you respond. When someone moves closer, their proximity to your personal zone increases, which can change your willingness to engage or how you interpret their intent. This term is more precise than a general distance or the literal space between people, and it’s more specific than simply saying nearness. While distance is a general measure and space between people describes the gap, proximity specifically captures the social-psychological sense of closeness to your personal space.