How Body Language Affects Confidence

Independent Variable: Body language

Theoretical definition
- a language a means of communicating meaning nonverbally through gestures, posture, and
movements (Rholetter 2014)
Operational definition
- the instructional power posing of the participant
Dependent Variable: Confidence
Theoretical definition
- is the personality trait most responsible for an individuals ability to deal well with
organizational transitions (Goman 2014)
Operational definition
- the amount of money one place in a bet
Levels:
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participant in a power pose position

participant in a normal position
participant in a crouching position

The variable to be extended throughout the research: confidence

Possible factors:
- height
- location
- disposition in life (optimistic/pessimistic)
- anxiety