What Does the Trait Negativity Bias Refer To

question 43

Multiple Choice

What does the trait negativity bias refer to?

• A) the tendency for people to view others' traits more negatively than their own
• B) the tendency for moderately favourable traits to negatively impact the favourability of overall impressions
• C) the tendency for negative impressions to become more positive over time
• D) the tendency for negative trait information to have a greater impact on impressions

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Definitions:

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