Grayson & Stein Study

Krav Maga Yashir

23 Jan 202301:53

Summary

TLDRThe video script delves into the victim selection process by criminal psychologists and criminologists, highlighting a 1981 study by Grayson and Stone. This research focused on non-verbal cues used by predators to identify potential victims. Three key indicators were identified: victims often walked with their heads down, displayed an unnatural stride length relative to their height, and exhibited a lack of fluidity in their movement. These cues may be conscious or subconscious but are critical in avoiding becoming a target. The script advises maintaining an upright posture, being aware of surroundings, and walking with a natural stride and fluidity to reduce the risk of being targeted.

Takeaways

🔎 Criminal psychologists and criminologists have extensively studied the victim selection process.
👀 A landmark study by Grayson and Stone in 1981 focused on non-verbal cues used by predatory individuals to select victims.
🚶‍♂️ Predatory individuals often chose victims who walked with their heads down, possibly indicating a lack of awareness or low self-esteem.
📱 The use of mobile phones while walking can inadvertently signal a lack of awareness, similar to walking with one's head down.
👣 Offenders selected victims with an unnatural stride length, either too long or too short compared to their height.
💃 A lack of fluidity in movement, such as rigid or stilted walking, was another cue that attracted predatory attention.
🤔 It is unclear whether the cues predators look for are conscious, subconscious, or simply a result of victims standing out due to their distinct movements.
👀 To avoid being targeted, one should walk upright with head held high.
👁️ Maintain awareness of the surroundings by keeping your eyes looking around.
🚶‍♀️ Adopt a natural stride length that is comfortable and proportionate to your height.
💃 Move with fluidity, ensuring that your movements are relaxed and not rigid or tense.

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