During a family therapy, the nurse notes that the patient's mother is sitting with the patient's father with her arms and legs crossed and her body turned away from her husband. This non-verbal behavior is an example of:

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This non-verbal behavior is an example of distancing. Crossed arms and legs and turning away from a person are nonverbal behavioral signs that convey an unwillingness to communicate with another. This is indicative that the patient's mother is distancing herself from a meaningful conversation.

During a Family Therapy, the Nurse Notes That the Patient's