When Ashley tells Jeremy, "I am going to study really hard for that history test," and Jeremy replies, "I know you will. You have a real drive to do well in school. I admire you," Jeremy is engaging in __________

a) confirmation
b) disconfirmation
c) allness
d) denotative communication


Answer: a

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