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Transcript of Body Language and Performance Psychology Learning how to read people and perform better.
What unconscious action
happens when someone views
something they like? How can this be used?-Pupils dilate
Advertising
Detect lying on deception
Detecting interest from a possible mate/date
List some non-verbal cues for the following:
Someone interested
exposure of elbow crease
long eye contact
Angled stance
Relaxed posture
Touching of the hand, leg, shoulder or face
Someone not interested
Arms fold across chest
Rigid stance
Continuing to square up to you
Glancing past you
Fidgeting
Translate these non-verbal cues:
Disbelief
Puzzlement
Protecting ourselves
Seeking intimacy
impatience
-Lifting an eyebrow
-rubbing your nose
-clasping your arms
-wink one eye
-tap finger
Are facial displays of emotion universal among cultures?Yes. Theorized by Darwin proven by Ekman, Friesen, and Sorenson.Some of the displays are joy, surprise, fear, anger, disgust, contempt, and shame.
Summarize each of Dr. Halls’ concepts: Intimate distance:
-Acceptable for family, friends, lovers, and parent/child (touching 18 inches)
-In confined to indicate w/strangers body must remain rigid to indicate apology for touching
-Glances are ok but long gazes are seen as completely inappropriate
Personal Distance
Close (18-30 inches) -wives and husbands, when others move in it portrays them as interested , can hold hands
Far (30-48 inches) called “limit of physical domination, acceptable for meeting someone on the street
Social Distance
Close (4-7 feet) transact interpersonal business, house wife/repairman, meeting someone new, boss greeting an employee
Far (7-12 feet) Formal social or business relationships, Big boss and employee. This distance means steady eye contact during conversation, failure to do so is disrespectful. Can allow you to keep working w/out seeming rude.
Public Distance
Close (12-25 feet) teacher addressing student
Far (25 or more) Politicians (for safety)
*There are harsh sanctions for invading these distances
In what way do we use body language to indicate dominance?
How is this done?
Your position in relation to someone else is judged by your height
Bowing
Seated while they stand
Sitting at the head of the table
In dealing with space, what is the 1st thing you can do to break down someone's self assurance? Where
is this seen and used?Intruding upon someone's person and space makes
them uncomfortable and uneasy
Police officers
Integration
People trying to start a fight
Men hitting on women
Boss with employees
*Makes the person that is being intruded on feel as if they are a non-person. They feel disrespect by the other person, as if they do not care.
T/F Smiling is the most common mask we wear, and it is one that is over
used.True. Most masking techniques are taught through culture and are considered “manners” or “etiquette”
When do we drop our masks?
When we are intimately comfortable w/ the person or when we see them as a non-person
*Extreme ends of the spectrum/usually worn to protect someone's feelings or our own
In order to develop a relationship, of any kind, what must first happen?Both must unmask and show their true selves, for if not they can not become close
How do our emotions manifest themselves w/out us being aware?
Give examples.
Crossing arms in front of chest for protection –frightened
Curled upper lip - disgust
Corners of mouth up turned –enjoyment
Looking away or fighting -embarrassment
Besides your clothes, what is the 1st thing people notice about you? How can this help
you obtain a date?
Guys
Stance or WalkProvides messages as to your intentions
Hips forward w/ legs spread
Thumbs locked on belt with fingers pointed inward
Girls
StanceUninterested or Defensive
Arms crossed
Tight Face
Rigid Posture
InterestedExpose neck, elbow crease, open stance
Counter these by offering up complimentary & opposing body language. If trying to show interest hold your gaze or glance longer than appropriate (just a little/ don’t be a creeper) .
What things can be done after gaining someone’s attention to progress to a more
intimate encounter?
After flirting as commenced:Invade body space minimally enough for obvious objection. Stay till they become comfortable
Let eyes linger in areas where short glances would be neccassary
Stare into her/him while drawing attention to places like mouth, neck, chest groin.
Attention must be narrowed to that one person, not spread around to others
What are some ways you can tell if he/she is available?
Look for a ring or pale skin on the ring finger
• Stance while sitting– Knees apart/ holding gaze/ loose posture
• Gestures– Draws attention to mouth, neck, thighs,
chest, hips, butt
• Walk– Hips forward or loose/ sway or swagger of
hips/ shoulders back 7 head up
When on “the make” what rules are different for a man and woman? How are they different?
TouchingMen can not touch, while women can.
*when a man touches a woman will be seen as being uncomfortable, while a woman’s touch is seen as showing a sign of great interest.
A woman may also adjust her skirt, uncross her legs, draw attention to her chest, or pout her mouth
According to Dr. Scheflen, what happens to both men & women upon meeting someone they are interested in breeding with?-Step 1 Posture Changes
•Muscles Tense•Body sagging disappears•Posture becomes erect•Stomach tightens•Face Blushes or glows•Preening begins
•Adjusting of clothes/ hair/ makeup
According to Dr. Scheflen, what happens to both men & women upon meeting someone they are interested in breeding with?Step two- Positioning
• Couples will sit together
• Face each other
• Lean into one another
• Use arms to make a circle
• Cross their legs towards each other
What are some things a less aggressive woman might do to convey interest to
a man?• Flirting glances
• Holding his eye
• Turning her head to one side (expose neck)
• Rolling her lips
• Revealing the top of her thigh by crossing her legs
• Putting her hand on her hip
• Exposing her wrist or palm
T/F 93% of communication is understood through the spoken word.
• The answer is FALSE
• 7% spoken 93% body language
What can posture be used to transmit?
• Question
• Statement
• Interest
• Non- Interest
• Protection
• Inclusion
• Exclusion
What are the “rules of thumb” for looking at a person in the following
situations:
• Passing someone on the street:– Must look away
when within 8 feet
• Putting a person down:– Stare and continue
• People with unusual hair, clothes, facial hair, hair or piercings:– Stare then look
away
• Make sure to follow these rules as not to be socially awkward!!!
True/False When studying kinesics, one
must take all of the following into account:
• 1. Situation
• 2. All body movements at the time
• 3. Any physiological patterns
• True- No single motion stands alone, there is always a pattern
It’s the MOUTH, dude!That’s right it’s your
pie hole!
In a sequence of Kines, what body part needs to change in order to change the meaning of the expression?
Using the example of Bob, what is a common trait among successful
leaders?• Listening to what followers have to
say & want, then leading them in the that direction.
• Imitate body language to denote interest while subduing signs of disinterest
• Not making to many movements without real meaning
What are some ways an athlete can prepare for competition in order to perform at a higher level? Rank these in their order of importance.
1. Intense Practice of both Physical and Mental skills.2. Rest3. Relaxation4. Healthy Diet
What must be done prior to
performance to stimulate
enhancement of performance?The participant must go through their physical warm up, and then needs to become calm and relaxed, almost in a state of meditation, and start to visualize their performance. This visualization should be as if the participant is watching a movie, they should be able to rewind, fast forward, and put it in slow motion.
Explain how visualization helps to better performance.
• Visualization will allow the participant to focus and concentrate on how they want/need for their body to react and function in order to perform to their optimal level.
• Visualization also allows the participant to continue to perform reguardless of what happens around them during competition, due to the fact that they are still focused on performing the way they saw in their mind.
• Visualization allows for relaxation of the body to stimulate recovery, and also allows the muscles to react to the situation the way it was imagined.
Outline the proper way to visualize prior to
performing.I. Quite & Relaxed
II. Slow Down Breathing & Heart Rate
III. Become introspective
IV. Start to begin playing movie
V. Check to make sure you can use all of your senses in the movie
VI. Begin to slowly move back to your normal state