During her speech on malpractice insurance, the head of the local branch of the American Medical Association consistently avoided making eye contact with her audience. According to research on the role of nonverbal communication in public speaking, the audience was likely to perceive her as

A. inexperienced.
B. inconsistent.
C. credible.
D. insincere.
E. trustworthy.


Answer: D

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