Which field studies touch in communication?

Question

The field that studies touch in communication is:

Answer choices

1. Kinesics.
2. Tacesics (haptics).
3. Linguistics.
4. Proxemics.

Answer

Tacesics (haptics) — option 2.

Explanation

Tacesics concerns the communicative meaning of touch. In English, this field is usually called haptics. Proxemics concerns the spatial organisation of interaction.