When We Encounter People for the First Time,we Often Try

question 38

Multiple Choice

When we encounter people for the first time,we often try to gain more information about them to help make ourselves feel more comfortable.This process is called _______.

• A)implicit personality theories
• B)halo effects
• C)discrimination
• D)uncertainty reduction

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Definitions:

Genetic Inheritance

The process by which genetic information is passed on from parents to their offspring, determining traits and predispositions.

Biological Evolution

The process through which different kinds of living organisms are believed to have developed from earlier forms during the history of the earth.

Phenotype

The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an individual organism, determining inherited characteristics.