Sending mixed signals is most likely to
A) result in positive meta messages.
B) increase the flexibility of encoding and decoding.
C) cause the reader to feel confused.
D) resolve conflicts between content and tone.
E) increase the credibility of a message.

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Mixed signals occur when the content of a message conflicts with the tone,nonverbal communication,or other signals coming from the message's author.Sending mixed signals is not only confusing,but it also frequently results in negative meta messages.

Sending Mixed Signals Is Most Likely to