Aisha laughs and smiles when she talks, stands close to other group members in a relaxed posture, and always uses direct eye contact. What characteristic of nonverbal communication is she using?

a) Kinesics
b) Nonverbal immediacy
c) Spontaneity and provisionalism
d) Territoriality
e) Social distance

ANS: b

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