🏛️ Category 1: Conflict Resolution
🤝 Category 2: Networking & Rapport
🎭 Category 3: Non-Verbal Mastery
💬 Category 4: The Deep Conversation
✈️ Category 5: Military Planes (Identify the Visual)
100
You notice a coworker is taking credit for your ideas in meetings. What is the most professional first step?
- A) Call them out immediately in front of the group.
- B) Speak to them privately using "I" statements to express how it affected you.
- C) Go straight to your manager to file a formal complaint.
B) Speak to them privately using "I" statements to express how it affected you.
100
What is an "Active Constructive" response when someone shares good news?
Showing high energy, asking follow-up questions, and genuinely celebrating the win with them.
100
What does "Isopraxism" (Mirroring) typically signal in a conversation?
Comfort, agreement, or a high level of rapport.
100
Instead of asking "What do you do?", what is a more "probing" social question to learn about someone’s values?
"What’s a project you’re working on that you’re actually excited about?"
100
Which stealth fighter is this?
- A) F-35 Lightning II
- B) F-22 Raptor
- C) Su-57 Felon
F-22- My favorite modern day plane
200
Define the "Steel Man" technique in an argumen
- Answer: Addressing the strongest possible version of your opponent’s argument rather than a weak or "straw man" version.
200
To build rapport quickly, you should look for "Uncommon Commonalities." What does this mean?
Finding a rare or specific interest you both share, rather than generic topics like the weather.
200
Which part of the body is considered the most "honest" in terms of showing true intent or desire to leave?
- A) The Eyes
- B) The Hands
- C) The Feet
C) The Feet (often pointed toward the exit or away from the person)
200
What is the "Reciprocity Ring"?
A group activity where everyone makes a request to the group and everyone else offers to help, building social capital.
200
Identify this legendary WWII fighter:
- A) Spitfire
- B) P-51 Mustang
- C) Bf 109
P-51, My favorite ww2 Plane
300
In a heated debate, what is the "de-escalation" benefit of a "Tactical Silence"?
It forces a pause, reduces emotional momentum, and encourages the other person to fill the gap, often with more reasoned thoughts.
300
You are at a gala and want to join a group of three people talking. What physical cue should you look for to know you are welcome?
Answer: The "Open V" or "Open Square"—if their feet/bodies angle outward to create space for a newcomer.
300
In micro-expression theory, which emotion is characterized by one corner of the mouth pulling up and in?
Contempt
300
To keep a conversation flowing, you should avoid "Dead End" questions. These are also known as...
Closed-ended questions (Yes/No answers).
300
- A) MiG-29K
- B) Su-27
- C) Su-33 Flanker-D
Su-33, My favorite Russian plane
400
When giving "Radical Candor" feedback, you must balance "Challenging Directly" with what other core human element?
Caring Personally.
400
$800: Explain the "Ben Franklin Effect" regarding social favor.
A person who has already performed a favor for you is more likely to do another favor for you than if they had received a favor from you.
400
What is "Blocking Behavior" and give an example.
Distancing oneself from a perceived threat; examples include crossing arms, clutching a bag to the chest, or shielding the eyes.
400
Define "Conversational Narcissism."
The tendency to "shift" the focus of a conversation back to oneself rather than using "support" responses to stay on the other person's topic.
400
Identify this "Flying Wing" strategic stealth bomber:
- A) B-2 Spirit
- B) B-52 Stratofortress
- C) B-21 Raide
B-2
500
What is the "Third Story" in conflict mediation?
Answer: The neutral version of the events that an unbiased observer would tell, combining both people's perspectives.
500
What is "High-Status Vulnerability"?
When someone in a position of power admits a mistake or weakness to build trust and humanize themselves to others.
500
Define "Ventral Thinning" or "Ventral Fronting."
Aiming the front of our torso toward things we like or feel comfortable with; turning away indicates discomfort.
500
What is the "Liking Gap"?
The psychological phenomenon where people systematically underestimate how much their conversation partners like them.
500
Known for its ability to withstand massive damage and still return home, what is the nickname of this heavy bomber?
- A) Liberator
- B) Flying Fortress
- C) Superfortress
B-17, my favorite bomber from ww2