When It Comes to Making a Good Impression in a Work

question 12

Multiple Choice

When it comes to making a good impression in a work setting,​

• A) ​it does not apply to an initial contact,since both people are meeting for an express purpose.
• B) ​you have a 5- to 10-minute grace period before people form their impression of you.
• C) ​your handshake and facial expression dominate all other elements of your appearance.
• D) ​you have only seconds in which a person will accept or reject an employee or firm.

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Definitions:

Information Processing

The method by which individuals perceive, analyze, manipulate, store, and recall information through mental and cognitive functions.

Concrete Operations

A stage in Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, typically occurring between ages 7 and 12, where children start thinking logically about concrete events.

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual capabilities, such as thought, reason, and problem-solving, that occurs across the lifespan.

Jean Piaget

A Swiss developmental psychologist known for his theory of cognitive development in children, emphasizing stages of growth in intellectual abilities.