Body Language Body Language 5

Question 1

A 'power pose'—standing with hands on hips and feet wide apart—is associated with:

Accepted Answer

Projected authority and confidence

Answer

Expansive postures that take up more space are associated with high-status behavior and project dominance and confidence to observers.

Question 2

During a conversation, someone who repeatedly glances at their watch or phone is signaling:

Accepted Answer

A desire to end the interaction or competing priorities

Answer

Checking a watch or phone is a strong signal of disengagement, impatience, or a desire to be somewhere else.

Question 3

What does the 'fig leaf position'—hands clasped in front of the groin—typically communicate?

Accepted Answer

Vulnerability, discomfort, or a need for protection

Answer

The fig leaf position is a protective self-comfort gesture used when a person feels exposed, uncomfortable, or vulnerable.

Question 4

Touching or rubbing the forehead when answering a question often signals:

Accepted Answer

Cognitive load, stress, or uncertainty

Answer

Forehead touching is a stress-relief gesture that often appears when someone is working hard to recall information or is uncertain.

Question 5

When two people in a conversation synchronize their breathing patterns, this typically indicates:

Accepted Answer

Deep rapport and emotional attunement

Answer

Synchronized breathing is a deep indicator of rapport and emotional attunement, often occurring between close friends, partners, or highly engaged conversationalists.

Body Language Practice Test

Body Language Practice Test

Body Language Body Language 5