Body Language and
Performance
Psychology
Learning how to read people and perform
better.
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List some non-verbal cues for the
following:
Someone interested
Someone not interested
exposure of elbow
crease
Arms fold across
chest
long eye contact
Rigid stance
Angled stance
Continuing to
square up to you
Relaxed posture
Touching of the hand,
leg, shoulder or face
Glancing past you
Fidgeting
Translate
these non-Lifting an eyebrow
verbal
-rubbing your nose
cues:
Disbelief
Puzzlement
-clasping your arms
Protecting ourselves
-wink one eye
Seeking intimacy
-tap finger
impatience
Are facial displays of
emotion universal among
Yes. Theorized by Darwin proven by Ekman, Friesen, and Sorenson.
Some
of the displays are joy, surprise, fear, anger, disgust, contempt,
cultures?
and shame.
Summarize each of
Dr. Halls concepts:
Intimate distance:
Acceptable for family, friends, lovers,
and parent/child (touching 18 inches)
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-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 Walk
Girls
Stance
Provides messages
as to your
intentions
Uninterested or
Defensive
Hips forward w/
legs spread
Tight Face
Thumbs locked on
belt with fingers
pointed inward
Arms crossed
Rigid Posture
Interested
Expose 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/ dont be a creeper) .
What things can be done after gaining
someones 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
womans 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
-Step
1 Posture
Changes
breeding
with?
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
Step
two- Positioning
breeding
with?
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
Protection
Statement
Inclusion
Interest
Exclusion
Non-
Interest
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
In a sequence of Kines,
what body part needs
to change in order to
change the meaning of
the expression?
Its the
MOUTH,
dude!
Thats right its your
pie hole!
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. Rest
3. Relaxation
4. Healthy
Diet
What must be done prior to
performance to stimulate
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.
enhancement of performance?
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
What is key to
performing
Having the right mind set and
well?
having confidence in yourself!!
