One day, Kylie provides 80% of the verbal reinforcers during a group conversation and Justin directs 95% of his comments toward her. The next day, Kylie provides only 10% of the verbal reinforcers. Yet, Justin directs 70% of his comments toward her. Justin's behavior is an example of
A) bias.
B) melioration.
C) self-control.
D) commitment.

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Justin's behavior demonstrates a bias towards Kylie, as he disproportionately directs his comments to her regardless of the change in her behavior from one day to the next.

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