Within only a few seconds, Ana determines that she does not wish to be at this fraternity party and makes a hasty
exit back to her dorm. This immediate, intuitive reaction of Ana's is an example of
a. the "AHA! experience."
b. "thinslicing."
c. protective displacement.
d. proxemics.
ANSWER: b
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