Dr. Simon is gathering data at her university about how many students arrive after a lecture has begun and how many instructors stay after class to carry on discussion.
Which of the following areas of study in nonverbal communication is her focus?

a) Polemics
b) Chronemics
c) Kinesics
d) Proxemics
e) Haptics

Chronemics

Explanation:

Definition Chronicles is a analysis of the use of time in non-verbal communication. The way an person should interpret and value time, organize our time and respond to time is a powerful communication tool and helps to set the stage for the communication process.

Time can be used as a powerful tool to structure communication process, the way a person perceives and respects time, manages time and responds to time, helps set the stage for the communication process.

Dr. Simon uses the chronemics areas of study in nonverbal communication to evaluate her research/gathering.

b) Chronemics

Explanation: In chronemics we try to control time and apply it effectively; wherein time is used as a message system, a measure of punctuality, amount of time spent with others, waiting time etc. It deals with the use of time in nonverbal communication. Our perception of time, the manner in which we structure time, react to time, value time as a powerful communication tool helps set the stage for effective communication.

Dr. Simon's data is based on the use of time as a measure of punctuality, therefore, her areas of study in nonverbal communication focuses on chronemics.