Asked by Alicia Gregory on Jun 04, 2024

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A young client rolls his eyes when he discusses the rules his mother is attempting to enforce. The client's nonverbal behavior "eye roll" would be categorized as:

A) kinesics.
B) proxemics.
C) paralinguistics.
D) microverbalization.

Kinesics

The study of body motion or body behavior as a form of nonverbal communication, including gestures, posture, and facial expressions.

Proxemics

The study of human use of space and the effects that population density has on behavior, communication, and social interaction.

Paralinguistics

The study of vocal and non-verbal cues that accompany speech and convey meaning beyond the words themselves.

  • Recognize the role of nonverbal behavior in communication and its interpretation.
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Danka KnezevicJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Kinesics refers to the study of body movements, facial expressions, and gestures. Rolling eyes is a type of body language or gesture, which falls under the category of kinesics.