After finding out that Julie had been cheating on him, Malik said he couldn't forgive Julie for her infidelity. Joey, Malik's best friend, said, "I couldn't forgive her either. Maybe you should break up with her." Malik said, "I think you're right, Joey. I've always been able to trust your judgment about women. I'm going to tell Julie I want to break up, tomorrow." Which is true about these statements?
A) Joey is not making an argument, only conversing with Joey.
B) Malik is treating Joey's judgment as a statement of authority in making his decision to break up with Julie.
C) Malik is using Joey's personal experience to support his decision to break up with Julie.
D) Joey was trying to make a decision for Malik, so no argument was made.

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Malik is treating Joey's judgment as a statement of authority in making his decision to break up with Julie. Joey is giving his opinion and Malik is accepting it as trustworthy and using it to make his decision.

After Finding Out That Julie Had Been Cheating on Him