Proximity Effect

Definition

The proximity effect refers to the tendency for individuals to feel more attracted to and form relationships with people who are physically close to them.

Related terms

Mere Exposure Effect: This term refers to the phenomenon where we tend to develop a preference for things or people that we are exposed to frequently.

Familiarity:

Familiarity describes our comfort level and positive feelings towards people or things that we encounter regularly.

Functional Distance: Functional distance refers to how often people cross paths in their daily lives due to factors such as living in close proximity or working in the same building.