Non-verbal communication is studied across which of the following disciplines? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.Physics

2.Chemistry

3.Linguistics

4.Social psychology

5.Anthropology

A1, 2 and 3 only

B2, 3 and 4 only

C3, 4 and 5 only ✓ Correct

D1, 2 and 5 only

Correct answer: (C) 3, 4 and 5 only

Explanation

Non-verbal communication is studied within linguistics, which examines language and its accompanying signs.

It is studied within social psychology, which looks at behaviour in social interaction.

It is studied within anthropology, which explores cultural patterns of expression.

Physics deals with matter and energy and is not a discipline studying non-verbal communication.

Chemistry concerns substances and reactions and is likewise unrelated to this study.

Gestures, gaze and space are analysed across these human and social sciences.

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