Multiple Choice
Sharon believes her new work colleague,Steve,may not like her very much.One day Sharon runs into Steve in the hall and they briefly chat until Steve says that he needs to get going because he has a busy day ahead of him.Sharon feels rejected by Steve and believes his departure is evidence of his dislike for her.Sharon's response best illustrates the phenomenon of:
A) downward social comparison.
B) perceptual confirmation.
C) capitalization.
D) behavioral confirmation.
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