During the first day of Yue's freshman composition class, the instructor said that students were expected to hand in a short personal reflection biweekly. Yue asked the instructor whether "biweekly" meant "twice a week" or "every other week." What was Yue doing in this case?
A) stereotyping
B) relationship checking
C) perceptual checking
D) fact checking

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Yue was engaging in perceptual checking, which involves clarifying communication and checking one's own perceptions to ensure a shared understanding. By asking the instructor to clarify the meaning of "biweekly," Yue was seeking to confirm that their interpretation aligned with the instructor's intended meaning.

During the First Day of Yue's Freshman Composition Class, the Instructor