When a Contradiction Between a Verbal and Nonverbal Message Is

question 24

Multiple Choice

When a contradiction between a verbal and nonverbal message is noticed, an appropriate response from the practitioner might be

• A) to ignore the contradiction since a comment may sound accusatory.
• B) to make a comment such as, "I heard you say you weren't nervous and noticed that you're bouncing your leg and clenching your fists."
• C) to make a comment such as, "You're not telling the truth. Your body language does not match your words."
• D) to make eye contact and create a contradiction between the practitioner's verbal and nonverbal communication.

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