Quiz – Arm Barriers Decoded

Question 1 of 6

1. Question

Do crossed arms automatically signal defensiveness?

No, context determines the meaning

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Yes, always

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Only for men

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Only when standing

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Question 2 of 6

2. Question

Effective reading of body language requires analyzing what?

Clusters of signals

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One gesture alone

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Only the face

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Only the voice

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Question 3 of 6

3. Question

Which author and work are cited on arm barriers?

Desmond Morris, Manwatching

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Edward Hall, Proxemics

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Pease and Pease

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DeCarlo studies

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Question 4 of 6

4. Question

What must inform your interpretation to avoid stereotyping?

Cultural and individual variations

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Only your mood

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Only the time of day

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Only the room size

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Question 5 of 6

5. Question

Match each principle to its meaning.

Sort elements

Meaning depends on context
Read together, not in isolation
Prevents stereotyping

Crossed arms

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Signal clusters

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Cultural variation

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Question 6 of 6

6. Question

Fill in the blanks.

Crossed arms do not automatically mean Fill in the blank 1 of 3 ; you should read Fill in the blank 2 of 3 of signals and account for Fill in the blank 3 of 3 variation.