As people are often assumed to have less control over their nonverbal actions than their speech, when contradictory messages are sent through verbal and nonverbal channels, ___________.
A) adults generally consider the verbal message to be more honest
B) adults generally consider the nonverbal message to be more honest
C) children generally consider the nonverbal message to be more honest
D) none of the above

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Adults generally consider the nonverbal message to be more honest because nonverbal cues are often viewed as a more genuine form of expression, less subject to conscious manipulation than verbal communication.

As People Are Often Assumed to Have Less Control Over