Thao thinks nick may like him because they have made prolonged eye contact several times during class. thao finds himself grabbing an extra soda for nick, offering him on his homework, and spending time hanging out after class with him. as he thinks about this, he realizes he is falling for nick. what theory does this best exemplify

Cognitive

Explanation: Cognitive involves acquiring knowledge through thinking, reasoning and use of senses as opposed to the use of facts and reading. Thao reasoning that Nick likes him is based on cognition as there's no statement confirming that Nick actually likes him. He only reasons that because, they made prolonged eye contact during class

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