An elderly client perceives the helper's lack of physical closeness as arrogance while the helper finds the client's need for physical closeness as being intrusive. This nonverbal behavior of spatial distance in interactions is:

A) kinesics.
B) paralinguistic.
C) proxemics.
D) affective.

Nonverbal Behavior

Refers to the communication methods that do not involve words, such as facial expressions, body language, and gestures.

Proxemics

The study of how humans use space in communication and the effects that population density has on behavior, communication, and social interaction.

Physical Closeness

The proximity or touching between individuals that can foster emotional bonding or therapeutic benefits.