When a nutrition counselor's verbal and nonverbal behavior are consistent, they are said to have

A) congruence.
B) ethical integrity.
C) a solid foundation of knowledge.
D) a sense of humor.
E) both congruence and ethical integrity.

Verbal Behavior

The aspect of human behavior that involves the use of language and speech for communication.

Nonverbal Behavior

Communication without words, involving gestures, body language, facial expressions, and other visual cues.

Congruence

The state of agreement or harmony; in psychology, it refers to the alignment between one's self-image and actual behavior.