CMA CMA Shape & Shape Flow Analysis 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Spoke-like directional movement creates a straight linear reach, like a spoke on a wheel radiating from the hub to the rim.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Shortening, narrowing, and hollowing — shrinking the body inward

Answer

Condensing Shape Flow is the inward, shrinking quality — the body narrows, shortens, and hollows, reducing its three-dimensional volume.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Hugging another person, wrapping the arms volumetrically around them

Answer

Hugging exemplifies carving/shaping because the arms and body mold three-dimensionally around another person in the environment.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Side/Side (widening)

Answer

Spreading is the widening or opening sideways — a Shape Flow change in the side-to-side or width dimension of the body.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Spatial awareness and environmental relationship-building

Answer

Carving/Shaping is the mode through which movers relate volumetrically to the environment; its absence suggests difficulty forming three-dimensional relationships with space and people.

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CMA CMA Shape & Shape Flow Analysis 2