Question

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas have sat in the middle of the same pew at their church for 20 years. One day they are later than usual entering the church when they spy a new couple seated in their spot. They stand at the end of the pew until the new couple scoots down to the end of the pew. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas are exhibiting __.

Answer 1

territorial behavior.

Step-by-step explanation:

Territorial behavior: In psychology, the term territorial behavior is defined as a specific patterns of behavior and attitudes carried out by a group of a person which is based on the attempted, perceived, and actual control related to an object, physical space, idea which is responsible for involving defense, territory marking, habitual occupation, and personalization.

An individual encompassing a territorial behavior tends to protect, defend, or guard a particular area that he or she thinks belongs to him or her.

In the question above, Mr and Mrs Thomas are exhibiting territorial behavior.