The Tendency to Infer That People's Behavior Corresponds to or Matches

question 28

Multiple Choice

The tendency to infer that people's behavior corresponds to or matches their underlying personality disposition is known as the __________.

• A) schema effect
• B) matching bias
• C) personality inference
• D) fundamental attribution error

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Definitions:

Relational Sources

Information about products or services that comes from personal relationships, such as friends, family, or colleagues.

Public Sources

Information available from non-confidential sources, such as government publications, libraries, and the Internet, that can be accessed by the general public.

Personal Sources

Individuals or personal contacts from whom one can obtain information, advice, or support, especially relevant in decision-making processes.

Evaluative Criteria

The standards or benchmarks that consumers use to compare and judge products or services during the decision-making process.