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Movements
High signal

The Freeze Response

A sudden stillness in which all movement stops, an ancient reaction to perceived threat.

Body
Channel
High
Reliability
Moderate
Difficulty to Read
Example

Hearing an unexpected accusation a person goes entirely still, even the hands ceasing to move.

How to Read It

Read sudden stillness as a possible alarm reaction, the body pausing to assess a threat.

A Word of Caution

Deep concentration can also produce stillness, so note what happened in the moment before.

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