In a Study Described in the Textbook, Participants Memorized Either

question 136

Multiple Choice

In a study described in the textbook, participants memorized either words such as neat or disrespectful before reading an ambiguous passage about Donald, in which he was described as engaging in a number of recreational activities (e.g., driving in a demolition derby, white-water rafting) in which he had risked injury and even death.How did these words influence the impressions of Donald?

• A) They made the impression of his behavior appear more extreme.
• B) They did not affect the impression of him because they were not related to his behavior.
• C) They helped make the impression of Donald more sympathetic.
• D) They made the impression of Donald more negative.

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