The study of concepts of connections with time as a part of human communication is known as:
AProxemics
BKinesics
CChronemics ✓ Correct
DHaptics
Correct answer: (C) Chronemics
Explanation
Chronemics is the study of how time functions as a part of human communication.
Proxemics is the study of the use of personal and physical space, not time.
Kinesics is the study of body movement, gesture and posture, again not time.
Haptics is the study of touch as communication, distinct from the meaning of time.
Punctuality, waiting and pace all send messages studied under chronemics.
Cultures differ widely in how they read and value time.
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