Ashley and Devon are college sophomores, both enrolled in Introductory Psychology. During a lecture on motivation, their professor says the research shows that women are attracted, both biologically and psychologically, to older men. Devon wonders about the implications of this information for her future dating. Ashley, on the other hand, knows several couples where the woman is older than the man, including her own parents. She quickly discounts her experiences as highly unusual and accepts the professor's information as fact. In this case, Devon ________________, and Ashley ___________________ .
A. evaluates the validity of the information presented in class as fact; applies the information presented in class to her own experiences
B. is less likely to form simplistic judgments about why women behave this way; dismisses observations that do not agree with research supported findings
C. reflects on what the information means; believes the professor is a credible person and would not teach something not factual
D. believes everything her professor says; believes nothing the professor says
C. reflects on what the information means; believes the professor is a credible person and would not teach something not factual
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