Wendy decides the new guy at work, Dale, must be romantically interested in her because Dale brings her coffee every morning. By assigning meaning to Dale's behavior, Wendy is in which stage of perception?

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Wendy is in the Interpretation stage of perception, where she assigns meaning to Dale's behavior (bringing her coffee) by assuming it indicates romantic interest. This stage involves making sense of the information gathered during the selection and organization stages.

Wendy Decides the New Guy at Work, Dale, Must Be