A 40-year-old Asian woman lowers her eyes as the nurse is talking with her. The nurse realizes that this is a nonverbal component of communication that is termed:

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Kinesics refers to nonverbal communication, including body language and facial expressions. In this scenario, the woman lowering her eyes is an example of kinesics. Active listening (A) is a verbal technique of giving full attention and feedback to the speaker. Proxemics (C) is the study of how people use and perceive space in communication. Visual aphasia (D) is a neurological disorder that affects a person's ability to understand and use language.

A 40-Year-Old Asian Woman Lowers Her Eyes as the Nurse