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.
B
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