Impression Formation Is the Process by Which ________

question 17

Multiple Choice

Impression formation is the process by which ________.

• A)we regulate our own behavior in order to achieve a particular goal
• B)particular facial expressions are used by particularly effective public speakers
• C)we attempt to make favorable first impressions on others
• D)we form impressions of others
• E)implicit personality theories are recognized

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Definitions:

Expected Gender Roles

Social norms dictating the expected behaviors, traits, and responsibilities assigned to individuals based on their gender.

Symbolic Interactionism

A sociological perspective focusing on the ways in which people create meaning through their social interactions.

Theoretical Perspective

A specific viewpoint or set of assumptions that guides researchers in their studies of human behaviors and societal structures.

Gender

A social construct that involves roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men and women.