Jim Is Paired with Dave to Work on a Project

question 58

Multiple Choice

Jim is paired with Dave to work on a project.After the first meeting,Jim has discovered that Dave is homosexual.According to research on accuracy motivation,in which of the following circumstances would Jim's impression of Dave be LESS affected by Jim's negative stereotype of homosexuals?

• A) Jim was suspicious that Dave was homosexual even before the first meeting.
• B) Jim has a high need for structure.
• C) Jim's part of the project will be evaluated independently of Dave's.
• D) The project will be evaluated as a whole, and Jim's grade will depend on Dave's work.

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