Jennifer confronted her boyfriend about rumors that he was cheating on her with one of her friends. Because he maintained eye contact with her throughout their conversation and seemed sincere in his denial, Jennifer should conclude that
A. her boyfriend must be telling the truth, because maintaining eye contact is a good sign of honesty.
B. her boyfriend is obviously lying, as maintaining eye contact is a reliable sign of dishonesty.
C. her boyfriend may or may not be telling the truth, because eye contact might signify either honesty or dominance.
D. she should have paid more attention to his words than to his body language, as body language is easier to fake than verbal behavior.
Answer: C
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