Body Language
What is body language?
Non-verbal signals that are used to communicate
What is the term for evaluating the appropriate space and distance for different public speaking contexts?
Proxemics
How long should you look at someone's eyes at the beginning of a speech?
3 to 5 seconds
The action of not only hearing what someone is saying but also attuning to their thoughts and feelings
Active Listening
Which type of posture involves behaviors such as crossed arms and legs, avoiding eye contact, and leaning backward, indicating discomfort or defensiveness?
Closed Posture
In a public speaking context where you've been elected as the Student Body President and are delivering a speech to the entire student body in the school auditorium, what proxemic zone would be most appropriate?
Public Distance Zone
What is the term for the technique of visually sweeping the room in the shape of a letter during a presentation?
Z Pattern Technique
What skill, when developed, can lead to improved understanding, enhanced learning, and better collaboration in academic settings?
Effective listening skills
Describe three behaviors associated with open posture?
Uncrossed Arms and Legs, Relaxed Shoulders, Slight Leaning Forwards, Visible Palms, Eye Contact
When presenting a group project on a science experiment to your classmates and teacher in your biology class, what proxemic zone would be most suitable?
Social Distance Zone
Why is it recommended to avoid rapidly moving your gaze across the audience (scanning) during a presentation?
It can be disconcerting and make the audience feel neglected
In professional settings, what role does effective listening play in improving communication?
Ensures that instructions, feedback, and information is understood correctly, reducing errors, misunderstandings, and conflicts
EWhat can you tell about someone who is using a closed posture in a conversation?
They are not receptive to communication or are experiencing negative emotions
In a scenario where you're helping a classmate understand a complex algebra problem, sitting side by side at a library table, which proxemic zone is most appropriate?
Personal or Intimate Distance Zone
What advice is given to speakers regarding the movement of their gaze during a presentation?
Avoid sudden or jerky movements of their gaze
How does active listening contribute to enhanced leadership in professional contexts?
Helps leaders better understand their team members' concerns, provide appropriate guidance, and inspire collaboration
In what ways can recognizing closed body language in oneself or others facilitate improved communication?
Up to host
Example: Identifying potential barriers and enabling efforts to establish a more open interaction
When you have a scheduled meeting with your school counselor to discuss your academic progress and future college plans, what proxemic zone would be most fitting?
Personal Distance Zone
What strategies are suggested to balance eye contact among different audience members during a presentation?
Not fixating on a single individual for too long and switching between different members of the audience regularly
How does active listening promote better collaboration among classmates or group members in academic settings?
Encourages the exchange of ideas, effective problem-solving, and cooperative learning