What is the likely effect if readers encounter an inference that is incompatible with our physical limitations in time and space?
a) Readers will require more mental effort to comprehend the inference
b) Readers will reject the inference.
c) Readers will assume that the inference is represented incorrectly.
d) Readers will accept the inference if the source of the communication is familiar.
A
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A. she possesses a strong sense of self-esteem. B. she believes that acting similarly to them will lead to positive results. C. her parents have advised her to do what the other teens do. D. rules of behavior are posted in the lunchroom
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