The Results of Research Indicate That When Observers Read About

question 75

Multiple Choice

The results of research indicate that when observers read about someone who has characteristics that are both consistent and inconsistent with their expectations, they will be

• A) more likely to accurately recall the inconsistent information.
• B) initially unable to recall the inconsistent information, but later will be able to.
• C) better at remembering information that is consistent with their expectations.
• D) initially better at recalling the inconsistent information, but over time will recall only the consistent information.

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Definitions:

Model Behavior

Exhibiting exemplary or desired behaviors that others, especially those looking up to the model, can imitate.

Opposite Sex

Refers to the gender other than one's own, especially in the context of attraction, relationships, or sociobiological discussions.

Cartoon Character

A graphical representation, often in a stylized or exaggerative form, used primarily in animations and comic strips.

Cognitive Processes

Mental activities involved in the acquisition, processing, storage, and retrieval of information.