Widmeyer and Loy (1988) Had a Visiting Professor Come in to Provide

question 94

Multiple Choice

Widmeyer and Loy (1988) had a visiting professor come in to provide a "neutral" lecture. Before the lecture, half of the class was told that he was a warm person and the other half was told that he was cold and distant. Which of the following best summarizes the student's ratings of the lecturer?

• A) First impressions had no effect on student's ratings of the professor.
• B) Student ratings reflected their first impression of the professor.
• C) All students rated the professor as warm, regardless of first impression.
• D) All students rated the professor as cold, regardless of first impression.

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