Chap 3 Quiz Interpersonal / Perceptions
Deciding what to pay attention to is part of the ________ process.
selection
Janet says, "I didn't get a job offer because the interviewer was biased and it was a nasty day; it had nothing to do with my qualifications." This is an example of:
self-serving bias.
A stereotype is an unscientific generalization applied to a person or situation.
False
If a coworker tells you that your new boss is patient and hardworking, you will be more likely to overlook those qualities in your new boss.
False
According to a study conducted by Bachen and Illouz (1996), most Americans' prototype of enduring romance reflects media emphasis on acquisition of material goods to support a leisure lifestyle.
True
Evaluating a person as kind or unkind, intelligent or unintelligent, etc., involves using:
personal constructs.
My boss Susan is a great supervisor because she listens to her employee's concerns and ideas. Susan is an example of a(n):
prototype.
Darryl thinks, "Marie was happy today because she's a cheerful person." Darryl's thought is a(n):
stable and specific attribution
A point of view shaped by political awareness of the social location of a group is known as a(n):
standpoint
Which of the following is a prototype?
the person who exemplifies a friend to you