The Finding That People's Initial Impressions of Someone Affect Their

question 23

Multiple Choice

The finding that people's initial impressions of someone affect their interpretation of subsequent information about that person is most consistent with the

• A)change-of-meaning hypothesis.
• B)trait negativity bias.
• C)summation model of information integration.
• D)self-fulfilling prophecy.

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Definitions:

Manipulation

The act of controlling or influencing others in an unfair or deceitful way to gain personal benefits.

Limit Setting

Establishing and enforcing clear, consistent rules and boundaries to guide behavior, often used in therapeutic settings to manage challenging behaviors.

Personality Disorder

A type of mental disorder characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience, exhibited across many contexts and deviating from those accepted by the individual's culture.

Manipulates Others

The act of controlling or influencing others in a deceitful or unethical way, often for personal gain or to meet one's own needs.