Verbal and nonverbal acknowledgments of the sender's message pertain specifically to which of the following communication skills?
a. attending
b. responding
c. commenting
d. clarifying
B
The communication skill of responding pertains to the acknowledgment of the sender's message. This acknowledgment may be done verbally, nonverbally, or through a combination of both such as nodding one's head and stating a verbal affirmation that the message has been received.
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