This week we viewed a Ted Talk by Dr. Amy Cuddy on body language. Please answer the discussion questions below within this Canvas document. This assignment is worth 30 points and due on Sunday, April 24, by 11:59 p.m. Your answers should be well thought out and thorough to receive full credit. A link to the Ted Talk is located below.

What message was Dr. Amy Cuddy trying to convey in the Ted Talk? Do you agree or disagree with her message, and why? (10 points)

What are nonverbal expressions of power and dominance? (5 points)

What does Dr. Cuddy say about our behavior when we feel powerless? What do you do when you feel that way? (5 points)

Body language is just one of the ways we communicate. What can you personally tell about a person from their body language? (5 points)

Dr. Cuddy said that people of all walks of life can develop a strong sense of presence. How does having that "sense of presence" help you as a communicator in your job, in school, in public or as a college athlete? Please answer all that apply. (5 points)