Match each type of body language with its example

1. Shaking your head while saying “No”
2. Nodding you head for “yes”
3. Tapping a pen when anxious
4. Chewing on a pen cap while thinking
5. Putting your hand to your ear so someone will speak up

Choices -
Illustrator
Affect display
Emblem
Adaptor
Regulator

1. Illustrator

2. Emblem

3. Adaptor

4. Affect display

5. Regulator.

Explanation:

Kinesics can be defined as a branch of social science which typically deals with the study of body language and bodily movements. There are six (6) main types of kinesics and these includes;

1. Illustrator: Shaking your head while saying "No." It involves moving a body part to a complement a verbal message.

2. Emblem: Nodding your head for "Yes." This is the movement of a body part which directly acknowledges or translates into a language.

3. Adaptor: Tapping a pen when anxious. It involves the movement of the body parts in a bid to dispel or curb a state of nervousness and enhance convenience.

4. Affect display: Chewing on a pen cap while thinking. It involves making gesture that expresses physical emotion and body posture.

5. Regulator: Putting your hand to your ear so someone will speak up. It involves the use of signs to maintain or stimulate communication with the rest.

6. Miscellaneous: it refers to both an unintentional and intentional gestures e.g height, weight, smell, skin color, etc.