Joseph Goes to a Job Interview and Responds to Questions

question 29

Multiple Choice

Joseph goes to a job interview and responds to questions in a sarcastic and indifferent manner. He also acts this way with his brothers and sisters. According to the theory of correspondent inference, which situation tells us more about what Joseph is like?

• A) The way he acts with his brothers and sisters.
• B) The way he acted during his job interview.
• C) Both situations tell us equally about Joseph.
• D) Neither situation tells us much about Joseph.

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