Most communication is:
a. verbal c. nonverbal
b. spatial d. ineffective
C
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A Incorrect. Most communication is not verbal.
B Incorrect. Most communication is not spatial.
C Correct. Most communication is nonverbal.
D Incorrect. Most communication is not ineffective.
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