Paula and Jason are married and are having a discussion about their finances. Jason notices that Paula's face is flushed and her jaw and both hands are clenched. He asks her if she is angry, and Paula replies "No" in a slightly louder voice. Paula's is showing a lack of:

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Paula's physical reactions (flushed face, clenched jaw and hands) are nonverbal cues that contradict her verbal response. Nonverbal coordination refers to the alignment or congruence between verbal messages and nonverbal behavior. In this case, her nonverbal signals (indicative of anger or frustration) are not coordinated with her verbal assertion of not being angry, indicating a lack of nonverbal coordination.

Paula and Jason Are Married and Are Having a Discussion