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Based on Suzie's nonverbal behavior, Barry infers that she is upset with him. Barry's inference about Suzie's behavior illustrates which stage of the perceptual process?
a. Attending and selecting stimuli
b. Interpreting
c. Responding and expressing understanding
d. Organizing stimuli


b

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