Which of the Following Is Most Likely to Gain Your

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely to gain your audience's attention in the introduction of a presentation?

• A)It's a pleasure to be here today to introduce you to our new system.
• B)By the end of this presentation, you will know how to protect your customers' personal information from identity thieves.
• C)I'm honoured to be asked to speak to you today, and it is a real pleasure to be here.
• D)Today I'm going to talk about identity theft as many people have been victims of this crime.

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Definitions:

Thin Slices

Rapid assessments or judgments made based on a very brief exposure to a slice of behavioral or situational information.

Stereotypes

Oversimplified generalized images or ideas held about a group of people, leading to categorization based on those perceptions rather than individual characteristics.

Personal Attributions

The process of ascribing causes to one's own behavior and outcomes, highlighting the influence of internal factors.

First Impressions

The initial thoughts, feelings, or perceptions one forms about someone or something upon first encountering them.