Interpersonal Perceptions

Question 1

Why are point‐lights displays an important

method used in the study of NVBs?

Answer 1

> They allow the removal of surface features (i.e. clothing, hair)
Significant research approach for the
study of NVB across psychology domains:
– Used to study anticipation in sport (e.g., Shim
et al., 2005)
– Perception of lifted‐weight (Runeson &
Frykholm, 1983)

Question 2

What type of NVBs should sports people “avoid”?

Answer 2

Submissive NVB