Fast Body Language Skills -- Quiz #5: Nervousness
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Of the three gestures in this body language recipe, object-fiddling, lip-biting, and foot-tapping, which is the most highly differentiated?
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Object-fiddling
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Lip-biting
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Foot-tapping
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This quiz will test your knowledge and basic understanding of the concepts presented in body language recipe number five along with related E-Maps and gesture to emotion relationships.
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The emotion of Nervousness shows a high degree of gesture overlap with which of the following emotions?
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Resentment
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Boredom
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Defensiveness
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Secretiveness
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Dishonesty
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A. Boredom
A. DishonestyExplanation
The emotion of Nervousness shows a high degree of gesture overlap with Boredom and Dishonesty. This means that the physical expressions and body language associated with Nervousness are similar to those of Boredom and Dishonesty. It could imply that when someone is nervous, they may display gestures or behaviors that are also commonly seen in individuals who are bored or being dishonest.Rate this question:
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The emotions of Nervousness and Boredom share which of the following gestures?
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Object-fiddling
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Lip-biting
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Foot-tapping
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A. Object-fiddling
A. Foot-tappingExplanation
Nervousness and boredom can both manifest in similar physical behaviors, such as object-fiddling and foot-tapping. When someone is feeling nervous, they may fiddle with objects as a way to release excess energy or distract themselves. Similarly, when someone is bored, they may engage in foot-tapping as a way to alleviate the monotony or restlessness they are experiencing. Both gestures can be seen as subconscious ways of coping with uncomfortable emotions.Rate this question:
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The gesture, object-fiddling, can signal how many different emotions?
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A. 2Explanation
The gesture of object-fiddling can signal two different emotions.Rate this question:
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The gesture, foot-tapping, can signal how many different emotions?
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A. 2Explanation
Foot-tapping can signal two different emotions. The act of tapping one's foot can indicate impatience or frustration, as it is often associated with restlessness. On the other hand, foot-tapping can also be a form of rhythmic expression or enjoyment, such as when listening to music or feeling excited. Therefore, foot-tapping can convey a range of emotions, but the question specifically asks for the number of different emotions it can signal, which is two.Rate this question:
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The gesture, lip-biting, can signal which of the following emotions?
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Anger
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Frustration
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Resentment
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Dishonesty
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Boredom
Correct Answer(s)
A. Anger
A. Resentment
A. BoredomExplanation
The gesture of lip-biting can signal anger, resentment, and boredom. Lip-biting is often associated with feelings of frustration and irritation, which are common in situations that evoke anger. Similarly, resentment, which is a feeling of bitterness or indignation, can also be expressed through lip-biting. Boredom, on the other hand, can manifest as a subconscious habit of biting the lip as a way to alleviate the monotony or lack of interest in a particular situation.Rate this question:
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The emotions of Nervousness and Dishonesty share which of the following gestures?
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Object-fiddling
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Lip-biting
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Foot-tapping
Correct Answer
A. Lip-bitingExplanation
Lip-biting is a gesture that can be associated with both nervousness and dishonesty. When someone is nervous, they may bite their lip as a way to release tension or anxiety. On the other hand, when someone is being dishonest, they may bite their lip as a subconscious way to suppress the truth or show signs of discomfort. Therefore, lip-biting is a gesture that can indicate both nervousness and dishonesty.Rate this question:
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Your sitting in a meeting and you spot someone biting their lip, indicating these possible emotions: Resentment, Anger, Attentiveness, Suspicion, Nervousness, and Dishonesty. The you also notice that they are tapping their foot. Using the process of elimination, which emotions are you now considering?
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Resentment
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Anger
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Attentiveness
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Suspicion
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Nervousness
Correct Answer
A. NervousnessExplanation
Based on the given information, the person is biting their lip and tapping their foot. Biting the lip can indicate nervousness, while tapping the foot can also be a sign of nervousness or anxiety. Therefore, the emotions to consider based on the observed behavior are nervousness.Rate this question:
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In general, people will tend to be more aware of their own foot-tapping than of their own object-fiddling?
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
People tend to be more aware of what their feet are doing then other parts of their body which are closer to the brain.Rate this question:
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The gesture of object-fiddling can be an indication of a build up of nervous energy.
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True
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A. TrueExplanation
The explanation for the given correct answer is that when someone fiddles with an object, such as tapping their fingers or playing with a pen, it can be a sign of nervous energy. This behavior often occurs when a person is feeling anxious or stressed, and fidgeting with an object helps to release some of that pent-up energy. Therefore, the statement that the gesture of object-fiddling can be an indication of a build up of nervous energy is true.Rate this question:
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