CMA CMA Shape & Shape Flow Analysis 2

Question 1

A 'spoke-like' directional movement in Shape theory creates:

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A straight line from the body toward a point in the environment

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A curved arc through space

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A three-dimensional volumetric enclosure

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A rotational pathway

Question 2

In Shape theory, 'condensing' Shape Flow refers to:

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Shortening, narrowing, and hollowing — shrinking the body inward

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Growing outward in all dimensions

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Moving in the horizontal plane

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Using strong effort qualities

Question 3

Which of the following movements would most exemplify 'carving' or 'shaping'?

Accepted Answer

Hugging another person, wrapping the arms volumetrically around them

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Pointing a finger at a light switch

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Breathing in deeply

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Performing a straight-armed punch

Question 4

The Shape quality of 'spreading' relates to which spatial dimension?

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Side/Side (widening)

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Up/Down (lengthening)

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Forward/Back (bulging)

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Rotational (twisting)

Question 5

In assessing developmental movement, a CMA notes a child's inability to use carving/shaping. This suggests a deficit in:

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Spatial awareness and environmental relationship-building

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Personal body rhythm and breath

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Linear reach and retract skills

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Effort variation

Question 6

Shape Flow Support refers to:

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The way Shape Flow changes underlie and support Effort expression

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The floor or surface the body rests on

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A technique for supporting injured movers

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The memorization of spatial scales