Your Friend Slams the Door Shut as She Walks into Your

question 37

Multiple Choice

Your friend slams the door shut as she walks into your house, so you ask, "Is something wrong?" You are using

• A) self-fulfilling prophecy.
• B) devil effect.
• C) perception checking.
• D) perceptual constancy.

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