"Amelia's all excited about this new guy she met," says Julie. "I guess it makes sense because he's really a geek." Based on the concept of consensual validation, we can expect that Julie

A. is providing consensual validation for Amelia's taste in men.
B. believes that Amelia is not influenced by her friend's opinions.
C. thinks that Amelia is also a geek.
D. is an intellectual and charitable person.


Answer: C

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