Fritz Is a Social Psychologist Who Specializes in Studying the Processes

question 114

Multiple Choice

Fritz is a social psychologist who specializes in studying the processes of social perception.Given this interest,which of the following research questions would Fritz be least likely to address?

• A) How do employers infer traits and abilities about job candidates based on observing their behaviour in a job interview?
• B) How do police officers and customs agents make judgments concerning how truthful or deceptive particular individuals are?
• C) How are consumers influenced in their choices by the promotion and packaging of different products?
• D) How does the performance of athletes vary as a function of their coach's expectations about their ability and potential?

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