When a person is sending both verbal and nonverbal messages, ________.
A) the probability of noise distorting the communication is very less
B) the receiver is more likely to not send any feedback
C) the information is most likely to be misinterpreted
D) the nonverbal message may have more influence on the receiver

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Nonverbal messages often have a greater impact on the receiver than verbal messages, and can greatly influence how the receiver interprets the overall communication. However, there is still a possibility of misinterpretation, as both the verbal and nonverbal messages must be aligned in order for effective communication to occur.

When a Person Is Sending Both Verbal and Nonverbal Messages