According to Correspondent Inference Theory, in Which of the Following

question 134

Multiple Choice

According to correspondent inference theory, in which of the following situations would a personal attribution be most appropriate?

• A) Serena, a professor, helps students during her office hours.
• B) Sally, a naval officer, salutes when her commanding officer enters the room.
• C) Sam, a wealthy athlete, is ordered by the court to attend a drug rehabilitation program.
• D) Steve, a Casanova, joins a monastery and takes a vow of celibacy.

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Definitions:

Gastric Juice

A acidic fluid secreted by the stomach glands and active in promoting digestion.

Gastric Secretion

The process of producing and releasing fluids, including hydrochloric acid and digestive enzymes, by the stomach's lining.

Muscularis

A layer of muscle in the walls of hollow organs, such as the gastrointestinal tract, responsible for movement of the organ's contents.

Rugae

Folds or ridges found on internal organ surfaces to increase surface area for secretion and absorption.