Which of the Following Occurs When Our General Impression of a Person

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurs when our general impression of a person, usually based on one prominent characteristic, distorts our perception of other characteristics of that person.

• A)Projection bias
• B)Stereotyping
• C)Self-serving bias
• D)Selective attention
• E)Halo effect

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Definitions:

Manipulative

The quality of influencing or controlling someone or something to one's advantage, often unfairly or deceitfully.

Detached

Being emotionally disinterested or indifferent; uninvolved or unconnected.

Communication Behavior

The ways in which individuals convey and interpret messages through verbal and non-verbal means.

Assertive

Behaving confidently and forcefully to express one’s opinions and needs without infringing on the rights of others.