Which of the Following About Thin Slice Theory Is False

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following about thin slice theory is false?

• A)Research shows that what people learn from thin slices of behavior typically occurs in less than 5 minutes.
• B)First impressions are often more accurate when based on very brief observations versus when they are based on longer observations.
• C)Thin slice inferences are more accurate for questions having subjective answers.
• D)First impressions are more accurate when people focus on verbal information and ignore nonverbal information.
• E)Thin slice inferences are more accurate when people have practice in forming them.

Explore the role of apologies and feedback in communication.

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Definitions:

Total Revenue

The total income received by a firm from its sales of goods or services, calculated as the quantity sold multiplied by the selling price.

Barriers to Entry

Factors that prevent or hinder new competitors from easily entering an industry or area of business.

Short Run

A time period in economics during which some factors of production are fixed, influencing decisions on production and costs.

Plant Size

Refers to the physical capacity or scale of a manufacturing facility, which can affect production efficiency, costs, and the firm's ability to satisfy market demand.