When Sebastian told Gabriela that Nicholas had agreed to go to the formal with him, she responded by saying, “I heard. I also heard he only agreed to make the guy he actually likes jealous.”Gabriela’s comment is an example of _____

a. confirming communication
b. disconfirming communication
c. an “I” statement
d. a “you” statement


Answer: b

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