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What is a significant predictor of a physician's likelihood of being sued, according to Nalini Ambady's research?
What is a significant predictor of a physician's likelihood of being sued, according to Nalini Ambady's research?
According to Alex Todorov's research, what percentage of U.S. Senate and gubernatorial race outcomes can be predicted by judgments of political candidates' faces?
According to Alex Todorov's research, what percentage of U.S. Senate and gubernatorial race outcomes can be predicted by judgments of political candidates' faces?
What is the effect of using emoticons well in online negotiations, according to the passage?
What is the effect of using emoticons well in online negotiations, according to the passage?
What is the focus of the speaker's research as a social psychologist?
What is the focus of the speaker's research as a social psychologist?
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What is the common theme among nonverbal expressions of power and dominance in the animal kingdom, according to the passage?
What is the common theme among nonverbal expressions of power and dominance in the animal kingdom, according to the passage?
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What does the speaker ask the audience to do at the beginning of the talk?
What does the speaker ask the audience to do at the beginning of the talk?
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What is the primary focus of the speaker's research?
What is the primary focus of the speaker's research?
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What is the significance of the handshake example mentioned in the talk?
What is the significance of the handshake example mentioned in the talk?
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What is the speaker's claim about the potential impact of making a small change to one's posture?
What is the speaker's claim about the potential impact of making a small change to one's posture?
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What is the term used by social scientists to describe body language?
What is the term used by social scientists to describe body language?
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Study Notes
Body Language and Posture
- A two-minute no-tech life hack involves changing your posture to significantly impact your life.
- People often make themselves smaller by hunching, crossing their legs, or wrapping their ankles.
Social Psychology and Nonverbal Behavior
- Researchers are fascinated with body language, particularly in social interactions.
- Nonverbal cues, like an awkward interaction, smile, or handshake, can have a significant impact on how others perceive us.
The Power of Body Language
- A handshake or lack thereof can spark discussions for weeks, highlighting the importance of nonverbal behavior in communication.
- Body language can influence judgments and inferences, affecting meaningful life outcomes like hiring, promotions, and relationships.
Research on Body Language
- Nalini Ambady's research shows that 30-second soundless clips of physician-patient interactions can predict whether a physician will be sued based on perceived niceness.
- Alex Todorov's research demonstrates that one-second judgments of political candidates' faces can predict 70% of U.S. Senate and gubernatorial race outcomes.
Digital Body Language
- Emoticons used effectively in online negotiations can lead to better outcomes, while using them poorly can have negative consequences.
Self-Influence of Body Language
- Nonverbal cues not only affect how others perceive us but also influence our own thoughts, feelings, and physiology.
- Expanding nonverbal expressions, such as making oneself big and taking up space, are associated with power and dominance in the animal kingdom.
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Description
Learn how to improve your body language by changing your posture for just two minutes a day. Take a self-audit of your body and identify habits that make you appear smaller.
