The reason we say that nonverbal communication is more believable than verbal communication is that _____.
A) verbal communication is a conscious activity, much of our nonverbal communication is not
B) nonverbal communication is mostly under our conscious control
C) verbal communication is more ambiguous than nonverbal communication
D) nonverbal communication is less obvious to others than verbal communication

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Verbal communication is a conscious activity, which means that we have more control over what we say compared to our nonverbal communication, which is often a spontaneous and unconscious activity. Therefore, nonverbal communication is more likely to reveal our true feelings and intentions.

The Reason We Say That Nonverbal Communication Is More Believable