Rachel knows that Alex has had a hard day. When Alex comes in to talk, Rachel sits facing Alex and occasionally nods to show interest. She sits back with her arms and legs crossed to reflect a relaxed posture. She does her best to maintain eye contact, but occasionally looks away to not make Alex feel uncomfortable. What should Rachel do to improve her active listening?
a. Maintain constant eye contact with Alex to demonstrate focus and attention
b. Lean forward to increase engagement
c. Uncross her arms and legs to open her posture
d. Both b and c
d. Both b and c
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