When a Contradiction Between a Verbal and Nonverbal Message Is

Multiple Choice

When a contradiction between a verbal and nonverbal message is noticed, an appropriate response from the practitioner might be

A) to ignore the contradiction since a comment may sound accusatory.
B) to make a comment such as, "I heard you say you weren't nervous and noticed that you're bouncing your leg and clenching your fists."
C) to make a comment such as, "You're not telling the truth. Your body language does not match your words."
D) to make eye contact and create a contradiction between the practitioner's verbal and nonverbal communication.