Edgar is a first-year university student living in residence.He is confused and uncertain about where he is supposed to go for dinner.He spots several of the residents of his dorm leaving his floor and going down the stairs.Edgar concludes that since it's about dinner time,the other residents must be heading in the direction of the cafeteria.He decides to follow and see if they lead him to the cafeteria.Which of the following processes is Edgar most likely employing?
A) interpersonal perception
B) active perception
C) selective perception
D) passive perception

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Edgar is utilizing active perception by actively seeking out information by observing the behavior of other residents and making an assumption about their direction to the cafeteria. He is not simply taking in information passively or selectively focusing on certain aspects.

Edgar Is a First-Year University Student Living in Residence