Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Our Current State

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes our current state of knowledge regarding social perception?

• A) People frequently make errors judging others and are rarely accurate in impression formation.
• B) People frequently exhibit bias in their perceptions of others. However, their biases do not necessarily result in inaccurate impression formation.
• C) People frequently exhibit bias in their perceptions of others. Such bias results in inaccurate impression formation.
• D) People infrequently exhibit bias and, as a result, rarely make errors in impression formation.

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Definitions:

Sensory

Pertaining to the senses or sensation, involving the reception and transmission of stimuli.

Long-term

Pertaining to a prolonged duration, often extending over months or years.

Elaborative Style

A method of communication that involves adding details and expansion to make ideas clearer and more interesting.

Social Interaction Model

Model, based on Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory, that proposes children construct autobiographical memories through conversation with adults about shared events.