Participants in an Experiment Learn About Eight Positive and Four

question 22

Multiple Choice

Participants in an experiment learn about eight positive and four negative behaviours performed by members of group A.They also learn about four positive and two negative behaviours performed by members of group B.Which pattern of results is most likely?

• A) Group B will be liked more,because they performed the fewest number of negative behaviours.
• B) Group A and B will be liked equally well,because the ratio of positive to negative behaviours is the same.
• C) Group A will be liked less because of a perceived link between the distinctive events of membership in the larger group and performing more negative behaviours.
• D) Group B will be liked less because of a perceived link between the distinctive events of membership in the smaller group and performing fewer negative behaviours.

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