Robin suspected that her roommate, Julie, wanted to break up with her boyfriend. Rather than asking her specifically, Robin paid close attention to how Julie complained about him, avoided his phone calls, and was late getting ready for dates with him. What method was Robin using to check her perception of Julie's feelings?
A) Direct perception checking
B) Indirect perception checking
C) Social comparison
D) Self-fulfilling prophecy

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Robin is using indirect perception checking because she is observing Julie's behavior to infer her feelings rather than directly asking her about them.

Robin Suspected That Her Roommate, Julie, Wanted to Break Up