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Kinesics
Kinesics (pronunciation: /kɪˈniːsɪks/) is the study of body motion, or body behavior. It includes the use of postures, gestures, facial expressions, and eye movements in communication.
Etymology
The term "kinesics" comes from the Greek word "kinesis", which means movement. The term was first used in 1952 by anthropologist Ray Birdwhistell, who considered it a technique of communication.
Related Terms
- Body language: The process of communicating nonverbally through conscious or unconscious gestures and movements.
- Nonverbal communication: The transmission of information or messages without using words, such as facial expressions, body language, and gestures.
- Gesture: A form of non-verbal communication in which visible bodily actions communicate particular messages.
- Posture: The position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting.
- Facial expression: One or more motions or positions of the muscles beneath the skin of the face.
- Eye movement: The voluntary or involuntary movement of the eyes, helping in acquiring, fixating and tracking visual stimuli.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Kinesics
- Wikipedia's article - Kinesics
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