Lindy Is Trying to Decide Whether or Not Marisa's Behaviour

question 81

Multiple Choice

Lindy is trying to decide whether or not Marisa's behaviour is dispositional.Which of the following factors should Lindy consider if she relies on correspondent inference theory?

• A) whether Marisa's friends are also showing that behaviour
• B) whether Marisa has behaved in this way before
• C) if Marisa's behaviour was expected given the situation
• D) the intensity of Marisa's behaviour

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Definitions:

Morning Bias

A tendency to show more favorable reactions or evaluations in the morning due to biological or psychological factors.

Less Conscientious

relates to individuals who tend to be less careful, diligent, and organized in their personal or professional life.

Signalling Theory

Job applicants interpret their recruitment and selection experiences as cues or signals about unknown characteristics of a job and an organization and what it will be like to work in an organization.

Harshness

The quality of being extremely strict or severe in conditions or treatment.