Table 5: Comparison of verbal behavior in patients between triadic and dyadic consultations.

Behavior Styles Triadic Consultation Patient N° % Dyadic Consultation Patient N° %
1. Proposing 13 (6%) 4 (2%)
2. Supporting 87 (40%) 61 (30%)
3. Disagreeing 10 (5%) 16 (8%)
4. Giving Information 92 (43%) 98 (50%)
5. Seeking Information 11 (5%) 13 (7%)
6. Building 3 (1%) 6 (3%)
Total 216 (100%) 210 (100%)