Thursday, May 9, 2013

Research: Torso


Culiminating: Body Language
Research

Torso:

Happy/Pleased
-Pushing the shoulders back forces the chest out and exposes the torso; no fear
-A person who is truly relaxed will have their shoulders held low

Frightened/Anxiety
-When people feel threatened they will thus naturally act to protect the neck; hiding neck
-Embarrassment or fear can lead to increased swallowing
-Touching the front of the neck may indicate concern
-Raising the shoulders and lowering the head protects the neck when the person fears attack
-A small quick shrug sends a signal of uncertainty; a full shrug where both shoulders are raised says definitively, "I don't know"
-When the chest is pulled back, this may well indicate that the person is trying to hide or appear inoffensive
-When the body is rigid, it may indicate tension

Anger/Rage
-Circling the shoulders done forwards or backwards, with one or both shoulders; readiness/preparedness; exercising stiff shoulders 

No comments:

Post a Comment