Kinesics specifically refers to the study of body language and nonverbal communication, including movements, gestures, facial expressions, and eye contact. Among the options you've listed, the following are directly related to kinesics:
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Movement, such as gestures, facial expressions, eye movement: This falls squarely under kinesics as it encompasses how we use our body to communicate.
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Personal space: While this is often categorized under proxemics (the study of personal space and distance in communication), it is still related to kinesics since it involves physical presence and body orientation in interaction.
The other two options pertain more to other aspects of nonverbal communication, specifically:
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The clothes I wear: This relates more to clothing and appearance, which is often considered part of attire or fashion rather than kinesics.
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Tone, volume, pitch: This refers to vocalics or paralanguage, which encompasses the vocal aspects of communication rather than physical movement.
In summary, kinesics primarily includes movement (gestures, facial expressions, eye movement) and, to some extent, personal space, but it does not encompass attire or vocal characteristics.