Which of the following are common classifications of communication?

A. Optics

B. Epistemics

C. Kinesics

D. Vocalics

E. Haptics

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is C, D and E only.

Key Points The correct answer is:

C. Kinesics
D. Vocalics
E. Haptics

The common classifications of communication listed in the options are:

C. Kinesics: This refers to the study of body language, gestures, facial expressions, and other nonverbal cues used in communication.

D. Vocalics: This refers to the study of vocal elements in communication, including tone, pitch, volume, speech rate, and other vocal characteristics.

E. Haptics: This refers to the study of touch in communication, including the use of touch as a nonverbal communication tool.

Options A and B (Optics and Epistemics) are not common classifications of communication. Optics typically refers to the branch of physics that deals with light and vision, while Epistemics refers to the study of knowledge and belief. While these fields may have some relevance to communication, they are not commonly used as classifications of communication itself.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

C. Kinesics
D. Vocalics
E. Haptics