Ralph, a secret service agent, interrogates a criminal suspect. Ralph carefully observes the suspect's body movements and notices him clenching his teeth, drumming his fingers, and profusely perspiring. Given this information, it is evident that Ralph is well versed in _____.
A)phonemics
B)proxemics
C)chronemics
D)kinesics

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Ralph is observing the suspect's body movements, which falls under the study of kinesics. Kinesics is the interpretation of body motion communication such as facial expressions and gestures, not phonemics (speech sounds), proxemics (use of space), or chronemics (use of time).

Ralph, a Secret Service Agent, Interrogates a Criminal Suspect