Lily likes her classmate Beth but finds her to be disingenuous at times. After class, Beth asks, "What are you doing right now?" If Lily says nothing or says that she is going home, Beth then asks for a ride home. Lily wishes that Beth would use the ________ message of spontaneity and just ask directly for a ride home instead of "trapping" Lily into it.

A. disconfirming
B. positive
C. honest
D. confirming


Answer: D

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