Which statement about nonverbal behavior is accurate?
1. A calm expression means that the patient is experiencing low levels of anxiety.
2. Patients respond more consistently to therapeutic touch than to verbal interventions.
3. The meaning of nonverbal behaviors varies with cultural and individual differences.
4. Eye contact is a reliable measure of the patient's degree of attentiveness and engagement.
Ans: 3. The meaning of nonverbal behaviors varies with cultural and individual differences.
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