A study conducted by researchers discovered that nonverbal embodiments of power resulted in psychological, physiological, and behavioral shifts. Twenty-six females and sixteen males were told to assume "high power" or "low power" positions (i.e. expansive and open positions vs. contractive and closed positions). Afterwards, researchers would measure their levels of testosterone and cortisol through saliva samples, a gambling task to assess risk-taking, and analyze the measurements taken by electrocardiography electrodes placed above and below the heart. The findings of these results are significant in the regard that they clearly demonstrate assurance and confidence extend beyond the psychological realm; the effects of positioning oneself in "high power" displays indicate that physiological influences may have a direct correlation as well. Beyond providing yet another reason for correcting poor posture, assuming the results of this test are accurate and can be replicated, it would dramatically alter the method in which we approach self-confidence, whether it be in a classroom setting or the workplace. Suddenly, unlike the previous world of social anxieties and aversion to public speaking, the potential to achieve power has become within the reach of most people. Even if we ignored the sudden increase in tutors boasting five star reviews and charging exorbitant prices for hour long lessons, the way in which we interact with each other would be fundamentally altered, and perhaps not in a positive way.