Sally is a ballet dancer. Although she often practices with her eyes closed, she is always aware of exactly where her arms and legs are and how her knees and elbows are bent. This is an example of which bodily sense?

a. Nociception
b. Gustation
c. Haptics
d. Kinesthesis

Answer: D

Rationale: As you handle an object, this sense allows you to hold it with the coordination and resistance needed to avoid dropping it.