Travis Observes That One of His Employees Always Refuses to Look

question 8

Multiple Choice

Travis observes that one of his employees always refuses to look him in the eye. He wonders if the employee lacks respect for him. Later, Travis sees that other employees also fail to look him in the eye. Travis decides that the employees are not disrespectful of him, but rather that he must be intimidating them. Travis makes this attribution based on _____.

• A) consensus
• B) consistency
• C) distinctiveness
• D) stereotyping
• E) selective perception

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Definitions:

Face-To-Face Communication

Direct interaction between individuals in the same physical space, allowing for non-verbal cues and immediate feedback.

Television Representation

The portrayal of events, individuals, cultures, and societal issues through characters and narratives on television programs.

Minority Groups

Social groups that are differentiated from the dominant groups in a society based on racial, ethnic, cultural, or other identity factors.

Media Sources

Origins or providers of information, including news, entertainment, and data, accessible through various platforms such as television, radio, newspapers, and the Internet.