In Amy Cuddy’s TED Talk, she discusses the power of body language in shaping our perceptions of ourselves and how others perceive us

Please answer the following questions based on your interpretation and application of the text. Your responses must have content from the textbook included within them to receive full credit (highlight the concepts you use from class).
Each response should be at least one paragraph in length (8+ sentences). THERE ARE TWO PARTS TO THIS JOURNAL ENTRY!
Please do not copy directly out of the textbook.
Please submit in essay format (paragraph format – 1pg length) and do not submit as separate answers with the questions written. You can submit this assignment as a Word Document. Please do not submit a “pages” document as I am unable to read those and I will have to ask you to resubmit.
Journal Questions:
Part One:Watch the following video:
Amy Cuddy: Your Body Language May Shape Who You AreLinks to an external site. Part Two:Answer these questions in at least one paragraph each (connect to the reading and your own experiences for full credit).
Consider how kinesics can both reflect and affect how a person feels.
Discuss how you might use this information in your own life.
What messages did you receive from adult caregivers as a child? How have they affected your sense of self and relationships later in life?
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Journal Entry Rubric (1)
Journal Entry Rubric (1)
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplication of Textbook Concepts within your ResponseWhen answering the questions always tie-in content from the textbook/lecture
8 ptsExceptional
Great understanding of the reading this week and strong application of the content to the discussion question
5.33 ptsPromising
Great start with providing your examples! Next time please be sure to include textbook concepts in your responses so that connections are obvious.
4.27 ptsNeeds Improvement
Next time please relate your responses to the reading. The more descriptive you are with your examples, the better.
8 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMinimum Length and Grammar RequirementsAll answers should be at least a paragraph in length for each question (five sentences or more). It should be apparent that you proof-read your work, and you demonstrated basic writing skills (complete sentences and no run-on sentences).
4 ptsExceptional
Your examples are well written and you have met the minimum requirements of one paragraph (5+ sentences) for each question.
2.4 ptsPromising
You either need to add more details and lengthen your responses (your responses were too short) and/or improve your writing by proof reading your work.
0 ptsNeeds Improvement
Minimum requirements have not been met.
4 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeApplication of Personal Examples within your ResponseWhen answering the questions always use specific personal examples
8 ptsExceptional
Your personal examples are well described and capture an example of the journal very well.
5.33 ptsPromising
Great start with providing your examples! Next time please be sure to be more descriptive. Your examples are somewhat vague.
4.27 ptsNeeds Improvement
Next time please relate your responses with your own experiences. The goal of these journals is to apply what we are learning to our everyday life.
8 pts
Total Points: 20
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