When we are listening to someone speak, we are not passive; rather, we nod our heads, purse our lips, lean forward, and so on. All of these nonverbal behaviors are used to __________

a) repeat verbal messages
b) accent verbal messages
c) control the flow of verbal messages
d) help the speaker adapt to the interaction


Answer: c

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