Brad Has Just Gone Through an Intense Job Interview for His

question 76

Essay

Brad has just gone through an intense job interview for his dream job.At the end of the process,he is told that he will not be receiving a job offer,which is very upsetting to him.Immediately after,Brad goes to a local bar where he meets a woman.
A) Describe affect-as-information theory.
B) Using affect-as-information theory,explain whether you think Brad is likely to have a positive or negative first impression of the woman.
C) If Brad had received a job offer,how might his evaluation of the woman at the bar change?

• A) Describe affect-as-information theory.
• B) Using affect-as-information theory,explain whether you think Brad is likely to have a positive or negative first impression of the woman.
• C) If Brad had received a job offer,how might his evaluation of the woman at the bar change?

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