Based on Harold Kelley's Research, If You Are Led to Believe

question 22

Multiple Choice

Based on Harold Kelley's research, if you are led to believe that you are going to hear a lecture given by a cold and strict instructor, you

• A) will probably not be affected much by this expectation unless the instructor is, in fact, cold and strict.
• B) will probably perceive the instructor as being cold and distant.
• C) will probably not be affected unless you are allowed to compare the instructor to one who is warm and friendly.
• D) may perceive the instructor as cold and strict, but only if the lecture topic is interesting to you.

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