If We Expect Someone to Be Hostile, Our Actions Toward

question 87

Multiple Choice

If we expect someone to be hostile, our actions toward that person may induce hostility. This is an example of how

• A) social situation affects different people differently.
• B) people choose their social situations.
• C) people create their social situations.
• D) social situations have little effect.

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Definitions:

Culture

The shared beliefs, practices, norms, and values of a group of people that shape their behavior and perspectives.

Self-Presentation

The process by which individuals attempt to control the impressions others form of them in social or professional contexts.

Standards

Established norms or criteria which define acceptable levels of quality, behavior, or performance.

Affect People

A broad term that could relate to how emotions and mood influence human behavior and interaction.