Caroline Wasn't Sure If Her Coworker Was Serious or Joking

question 3

Multiple Choice

Caroline wasn't sure if her coworker was serious or joking when he said their department should boycott the next management meeting if they aren't guaranteed a pay raise. Which stage of the perception process is Caroline using?

• A) interpretation
• B) response
• C) observation
• D) perceptual selection

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