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Body Language and Performance Psychology: Learning How To Read People and Perform Better

Body language and performance psychology can help improve communication and performance. Non-verbal cues can indicate interest, like making eye contact, or lack of interest, like fidgeting. Facial expressions of emotion are largely universal across cultures. Proper visualization before performing is important to help stimulate the body and mind. Confidence and focusing the right mindset are also key to performing well.

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Body Language and Performance Psychology: Learning How To Read People and Perform Better

Body language and performance psychology can help improve communication and performance. Non-verbal cues can indicate interest, like making eye contact, or lack of interest, like fidgeting. Facial expressions of emotion are largely universal across cultures. Proper visualization before performing is important to help stimulate the body and mind. Confidence and focusing the right mindset are also key to performing well.

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Body Language and

Performance
Psychology
Learning how to read people and perform
better.

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Detecting
interest from a
s
e
possibled
mate/date
?

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)
-

-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!!

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