Glossary of Terms
Acting As If
A technique used in acting or life that takes advantage of your natural mental and emotional responses to posture and behavior to impose a feeling of confidence or security
Active Listening
A concept pioneered by psychologists Carl R. Rogers and Richard E. Farson that puts forward the idea that listening is not a passive activity but requires energy and effort
Adaptive Unconscious
A set of mental processes influencing judgment and decision making
Articulation
The formation of clear and distinct sounds in speech
Attention Span
The length of time a person can devote to an activity before their mind wanders
Beat
A term first coined by Constantin Stanislavski that signified a transition for an actor from one moment ...
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