Which of the Following Reflects the Primary Question Underlying Jones's

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reflects the primary question underlying Jones's correspondent inference theory?

• A) Do attributions correspond with pre-existing beliefs?
• B) Does an individual's beliefs correspond with that individual's behavior?
• C) Does an observer infer that an actor's behavior corresponds with the actor's personality?
• D) Does an observer infer that an actor's behavior is consistent with that of the observer?

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