Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are. Video Comprehension Activity

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Based on Amy Cuddy talk for TED talks

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...for example, we smile when we feel happy, but also, when we're forced to smile by holding a pen in our teeth like this, it makes us feel happy. So it goes both ways. When it comes to power, it also goes both ways. So when you feel powerful, you're more likely to do this, but it's also possible that when you pretend to be powerful, you are more likely to actually feel powerful.... What is the main idea of this part of the text?
2.

What experiment did she conduct and what did she find? DO NOT copy or transcript use your own words.
3.

What advice did she give to one of her students and why did she relate to her?
4.

You would say that body language is a topic that tends to fascinate people
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Body language is a topic that tends to fascinate people because it plays a crucial role in communication. Nonverbal cues such as facial expressions, gestures, and posture can convey emotions, attitudes, and intentions. Understanding body language can help individuals interpret and respond to others effectively, as well as enhance their own communication skills. Additionally, body language is often used to express subconscious thoughts and feelings, making it an intriguing subject for many people.

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5.

What is the main idea of the talk
- A.
  
  Her talk was about primate body language to express emotions
- B.
  
  Her talk was about the way people act when they are talking to other people
- C.
  
  Her talk was about students at her MBA classroom
- D.
  
  Her talk was about Power dinamics in human relationship and how we express it through our body language
Correct Answer
D. Her talk was about Power dinamics in human relationship and how we express it through our body language

Explanation
The main idea of the talk is about power dynamics in human relationships and how they are expressed through body language. The speaker discusses how people use their body language to convey power and dominance in various social interactions.

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How do people and even animals express power and dominance?
- A.
  
  By looking at the person's eye
- B.
  
  By expanding, stretching and opening up
- C.
  
  By closing up, by wrapping ourselves up
- D.
  
  By mirroring other people
Correct Answer
B. By expanding, stretching and opening up

Explanation
When people and animals express power and dominance, they often exhibit behaviors that involve expanding, stretching, and opening up. This can include standing tall, puffing out the chest, spreading out limbs, and taking up more physical space. These actions are seen as displays of confidence and assertiveness, signaling to others that they are in control and should be respected. By contrast, closing up and wrapping ourselves up are typically associated with feelings of vulnerability or submission. Mirroring other people's behavior can also be a way to assert dominance, as it can be seen as a form of imitation or mimicry that establishes a sense of control.

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7.

She supporst the idea that men feel less powerful than women.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The given statement suggests that the person supports the idea that men feel less powerful than women. The correct answer is False, which means that the person does not support this idea.

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8.

It's the stress hormon

Correct Answer
Cortisol

Explanation
Cortisol is a stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands. It helps regulate various bodily functions, including metabolism, immune response, and blood pressure. During times of stress, cortisol levels increase to provide the body with energy and aid in the fight-or-flight response. However, chronic stress can lead to excessive cortisol production, which can have negative effects on health, such as weight gain, weakened immune system, and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Therefore, cortisol is commonly associated with stress and its physiological effects.

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9.

It is the dominance hormon

Correct Answer
Testosterone
10.

She implies that we should do power posses in the middle of a job interview.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The given statement suggests that the person believes that it is not necessary or appropriate to do power poses in the middle of a job interview. This indicates that the correct answer is False.

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Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are. Video Comprehension Activity

What experiment did she conduct and what did she find? DO NOT copy or transcript use your own words.

What advice did she give to one of her students and why did she relate to her?

You would say that body language is a topic that tends to fascinate people

What is the main idea of the talk

How do people and even animals express power and dominance?

She supporst the idea that men feel less powerful than women.

It's the stress hormon

It is the dominance hormon

She implies that we should do power posses in the middle of a job interview.