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.

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Definitions:

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, which allows individuals to retain impressions of sensory information after the original stimuli have ended.

External World

Everything that exists outside of an individual's mind, including physical and social environments.

Script

Predefined sequences or sets of actions that individuals follow in specific situations or interactions.

Sequence Of Events

An ordered list of events or actions that follow one another, often important in storytelling, planning, and process analysis.