Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Tendency

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding the tendency to make trait-based inferences about others?

• A) We tend to infer traits only when we have a motivation for doing so.
• B) We tend to infer traits intentionally.
• C) We tend to infer traits automatically.
• D) We tend to infer traits only when we are asked to form impressions of others.

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