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Which of the following are true of kinesics, a type of non-verbal communication?

1.Kinesics does not convey any meaning.
2.Kinesics does not reflect the social system of an individual.
3.Body movements of an individual have potential meanings.
4.Kinesics can be subject to systematic analysis.
5.A person's body language is part of the social system shared with others.
A1, 2 & 3 only
B2, 3 & 4 only
C3, 4 & 5 only ✓ Correct
D1, 4 & 5 only
Correct answer: (C) 3, 4 & 5 only
Explanation

The true statements about kinesics are that body movements carry potential meanings, that kinesics can be systematically analysed, and that body language is part of a shared social system.

Body movements having potential meanings, statement 3, is correct, since gestures, posture and expression convey significance to observers.

Kinesics being open to systematic analysis, statement 4, is true, because these movements can be classified and studied methodically.

Body language as part of a shared social system, statement 5, holds, as its meanings are learned and understood within a community.

The claim that kinesics conveys no meaning, statement 1, is false, since bodily movement is a rich carrier of non-verbal meaning.

The claim that it does not reflect an individual's social system, statement 2, is also false, because body language is culturally shaped and socially shared.

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