Ben's First Impression of Juan Is That Juan Is Kind

question 26

Multiple Choice

Ben's first impression of Juan is that Juan is kind and friendly.Ben decides that Juan must also be smart and compassionate.Ben's assumption is an example of

• A) the distinctiveness effect.
• B) an implicit personality theory.
• C) the self-serving bias.
• D) a defensive attribution.
• E) belief in a just world.

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Definitions:

Interpersonal Relationships

The connections and interactions between two or more people, which may range from fleeting to enduring associations.

Upper Echelon Theory

A perspective in organizational sociology and management which suggests that an organization's outcomes are largely determined by the values, personalities, and experiences of its top executives.

Background Characteristics

Refers to the various personal, social, and cultural attributes an individual brings to an organizational context, such as education, experience, and demographics.

Norms of Behavior

Norms of behavior refer to the standard or expected ways of acting within a particular society, group, or culture.