Last Weekend, Paula Smiled Politely While Lance Talked to Her

Multiple Choice

Last weekend, Paula smiled politely while Lance talked to her for several hours. "Wow," thinks Lance to himself, "she was so nice. Paula must really like me-she was so friendly!" Lance's interpretation of Paula's behavior is an example of __________.

A) a direct persuasion attempt
B) an indirect persuasion attempt
C) explicit values
D) a construal