Body Language Quiz

Body language is a type of nonverbal communication in which physical behaviors, as opposed to words, are used to express or convey information. Such behavior includes facial expressions, body posture, gestures, eye movement, touch and the use of space. Body language exists in both animals and humans, but this article focuses on interpretations of human body language. It is also known as kinesics.

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Body Language Quiz

Challenge your knowledge on Body Language by taking quiz here.

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In order to determine if someone is lying to you, you would be most successful by focusing on which of the following nonverbal cues?

The flaring of nostrils.

The person’s body instead of his or her face.

Smiling—it’s a dead giveaway.

Eye contact—liars can’t look you in the eye.

2 / 10

The Pygmalion effect (described by Robert Rosenthal) involves:

the use of body posture in order to appear more dominant.

subtly communicating your expectations via nonverbal cues to influence another’s behavior.

using body language to make yourself appear more beautiful.

imitation of another’s nonverbal behavior in order to be more persuasive.

3 / 10

Which of the following is NOT a cue that indicates it is a good time to take your turn in a conversation?

A pause

Eye contact

A drop in pitch

Holding your hand in the air

4 / 10

Mutual gaze is often an indicator of:

submissiveness

dominance

anger

love

5 / 10

In order to distinguish a true (Duchenne) smile from a fake smile, you need to focus on the:

Eyes

Eyebrows

Lips

Cheeks

6 / 10

The majority of gestures can be easily translated into the words or phrases they are intended to convey.

False

True

7 / 10

Extending the middle finger is an obscene gesture in nearly every culture on earth.

True

False

8 / 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic, universal emotional expressions (according to Paul Ekman's research)?

Sadness

Disgust

Anger

Anxiety

9 / 10

The shape of your face is related to how attractive you are viewed by others.

True

False

10 / 10

Body posture is a very good way to communicate:

disgust

attitudes

love

dominance

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