When Jeanne tells Dave, "I'm so excited! I got an A on my chemistry midterm," and Dave replies, "I'm hungry. Let's get some lunch," Dave is engaging in __________.

A. confirmation
B. disconfirmation
C. rejection
D. indiscrimination


Answer: B

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