When Sepine Was Introduced to Laurence at the Local Gym

question 186

Multiple Choice

When Sepine was introduced to Laurence at the local gym, she thought he was arrogant and rude. She didn't like him. The next day, when Laurence walked over and nicely offered to help her with the barbells, Sepine most likely __________ her impression of him because __________.

• A)changed; positive information carries more weight than negative information in shaping impressions
• B)changed; negative impressions are easily changed
• C)did not change; negative information carries more weight than positive information in shaping impressions
• D)did not change; she is unreasonable and stubborn

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