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Posturemoderate reliabilityobvious

Closed Posture

Body positioned defensively with crossed limbs and minimal exposure.

DefensivenessAnxietyDiscomfortDistrust

Visual Description

Arms crossed, legs crossed, shoulders hunched, body turned away.

Duration: sustainedVisibility: obvious

How to Observe

Rule out environmental causes
Note if changes with topics
Look for other defensive signals

Context Matters

•May be protective response
•Can indicate disagreement
•May simply be comfortable position
•Check environmental factors (cold)

Common Misinterpretations

⚠Not always negative
⚠May be habitual position
⚠Could be cold or tired

Quick Info

Primary Signal

Defensiveness

Body Region

🧍Posture

Reliability

moderate

Duration

sustained

Visibility

obvious

Related Cues

Hunched/Raised Shoulders

Eye Contact Avoidance

Opposite Signals

Associated Emotions

Related Temporal States

Acute Stress Response

Rumination Cycle