Research on Honesty Shows That Individuals Fall into Three Groups

question 5

Multiple Choice

Research on honesty shows that individuals fall into three groups: (1) those who will almost always be honest,
(2) those who are situationally honest, and
(3) those who will always be dishonest. Which of these groups is (are) the biggest?

• A) Group 1 (50%)
• B) Group 2 (40%)
• C) Group 3 (45%)
• D) Groups 1 and 3 (35% each)

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Definitions:

Selective Perception

A cognitive process where individuals interpret and focus on specific stimuli while ignoring others, based on their interests, backgrounds, and attitudes.

Halo Effect

A cognitive bias where an individual's overall impression of a person, brand, or product influences their feelings and thoughts about that entity's character or properties.

Public Speaker

An individual who speaks to an audience with the goal of informing, persuading, or entertaining them.

Written Communication

The process of conveying messages or information through written symbols, including letters and emails, rather than verbal communication.