Question

1) Amy Cuddy TEDTALK claims that body language is interpreted by two audiences. Who are the two audiences that are influenced by body language or non-verbals? Provide some examples from Cuddy’s presentation to provide clarity and support in your answer.

2) Explain the “science” of the power pose. How does a high power pose and a low power pose differ? What are the physiological effects on the body of each pose according to Cuddy?

3) Why is your “body language” an important “aspect” to consider for you both personally and professionally? When does Cuddy recommend one utilize the science of the power pose?

Answer 1

2.The Concept of Power Posing was introduced by Dana Carney, Amy Cuddy, and Andy Yap in the year 2010 through a research paper. It is basically referred to as pseudoscience. Power posing is a refuted hypothesis in psychology which assumes that subjects can induce positive hormonal and behavioural changes through a "powerful" posture.

Generally speaking, high power pose and low power poses differ in the sense that the high power poses are open and relaxed while the low power poses are closed and guarded.