Which of the following behaviors best accords with perceptual checking?
A) Two people argue over the meaning of a message.
B) One person proves that another person's interpretation of a message is incorrect.
C) The receiver of a message seeks verification that her interpretation aligns with the sender's.
D) One person insists that his interpretation of a message is correct.

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Perceptual checking involves seeking verification that one's interpretation of a message is correct by asking the sender if the interpretation is accurate. This is the behavior described in option C. Option A describes a disagreement, option B involves proving someone wrong, and option D is insisting on one's own interpretation without seeking clarification.

Which of the Following Behaviors Best Accords with Perceptual Checking