3.2.2.4.2 Body language: open and closed posture, postural echo, touch Quiz: AQA Psychology, Unit 6

The 20 questions

1. Uncrossed arms and legs facing another person directly is an example of what posture?

   • Postural echo
   • Defensive posture
   • Open posture
   • Closed posture

2. Crossing arms across the chest and turning away from someone is an example of what posture?

   • Mirroring posture
   • Postural echo
   • Open posture
   • Closed posture

3. What term describes two people unconsciously copying each other's body language?

   • Postural echo
   • Eye contact
   • Personal space
   • Closed posture

4. Two friends unconsciously copy each other's sitting position. What does this postural echo suggest?

   • Closed posture
   • Social anxiety
   • Hostility
   • Good rapport

5. What type of body language is shown when a person's non-verbal cues disagree with each other?

   • Mixed signals
   • Open posture
   • Personal space
   • Postural echo

6. Which of these is an example of touch as a non-verbal cue?

   • Crossed arms
   • Hand on shoulder
   • Standing upright
   • Eye contact

7. What main feeling is communicated by touch in close relationships?

   • Dominance and power
   • Confusion and doubt
   • Warmth and support
   • Hostility and anger

8. Which main type of communication includes posture, gestures, and facial expressions?

   • Written
   • Non-verbal
   • Verbal
   • Paralinguistic

9. Why can body language be difficult to interpret accurately?

   • Cues are spoken
   • Cues are fixed
   • Cues are ambiguous
   • Cues are permanent

10. What does leaning forward with an open posture usually communicate?

    • Boredom
    • Disagreement
    • Defensiveness
    • Interest

11. What term describes two people unconsciously mirroring each other's posture?

    • Closed posture
    • Body language
    • Personal space
    • Postural echo

12. Which term refers to vocal non-verbal signals like tone of voice?

    • Postural echo
    • Haptics
    • Proxemics
    • Paralanguage

13. What is most important when interpreting the meaning of physical touch?

    • Time of day
    • Social context
    • Spoken vocabulary
    • Room temperature

14. Which posture typically signals a relaxed willingness to engage in conversation?

    • Postural echo
    • Closed posture
    • Open posture
    • Personal space

15. What type of posture is shown by crossed arms and legs?

    • Postural echo
    • Open posture
    • Closed posture
    • Personal space

16. What psychological state does postural echo usually indicate between two people?

    • Rapport
    • Conflict
    • Rivalry
    • Discomfort

17. Which feature of body language shows a listener is open to a speaker?

    • Crossed arms
    • Turned back
    • Uncrossed arms
    • Slouched spine

18. Why should a single body language cue not be evaluated on its own?

    • It is spoken
    • It is permanent
    • It is universal
    • It is ambiguous

19. What quality does a brief, firm handshake usually signal in social greetings?

    • Hostility
    • Submissiveness
    • Confidence
    • Aggression

20. Which of these non-verbal cues is a form of touch?

    • A nod
    • A smile
    • A handshake
    • A wink

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