Based on the Information in This Chapter, When We Meet

question 169

Multiple Choice

Based on the information in this chapter, when we meet someone new, we are likely to __________.

• A) consider carefully all information about him or her before forming an impression
• B) use only internal characteristics such as personality to form an impression
• C) categorize this person based on our schemas and other people we know
• D) rely on scripts to form an accurate impression

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Definitions:

Frequent Fires

Recurring combustion events that occur with high frequency in a particular area, significantly affecting ecosystems and human activities.

Giant Sequoia

A species of tree known for its immense size and longevity, native to the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California; it is among the largest living organisms on earth.

Temperate Grassland

A biome characterized by vast open spaces with few trees, moderate rainfall, and a dominance of grasses.

Catastrophic Change

A sudden and widespread disaster that can cause significant environmental, economic, or social upheaval.