While dining out, Selma observes what she believes to be her husband flirting with their server. After they leave, Selma decides to ask her husband what he was doing. He claims that he was only smiling and being kind. In this case, which strategy did Selma use to gain clarity on the situation?

A. punctuation
B. indirect perception checking
C. direct perception checking
D. attribution


Answer: C

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