Trevor is visiting his dad's office on a take-your-son-to-work day. Just after they arrive, Trevor's dad's boss bursts into the room and screams at the dad about a poorly written report he submitted. All the time that he is being berated, Trevor's dad keeps smiling. Once the boss has left, Trevor turns to his dad and says, "You really must like it when your boss hollers at you." Trevor's lack of understanding that one's internal state may not match an external state is best explained by the concept of
A)appearance as reality.
B)egocentrism.
C)expressive style.
D)autobiographical memory.

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Trevor's misunderstanding is explained by the concept of "appearance as reality," where he assumes that his dad's external expression (smiling) reflects his internal feelings, not recognizing that people can mask their true emotions.

Trevor Is Visiting His Dad's Office on a Take-Your-Son-To-Work Day