Based on Harold Kelley's Research,if You Are Led to Believe

question 20

Multiple Choice

Based on Harold Kelley's research,if you are led to believe that you are going to hear a lecture given by a warm and friendly instructor,you

• A) will probably not be affected much by this expectation unless the instructor is, in fact, warm and friendly.
• B) will probably perceive the instructor as being warm and friendly.
• C) will probably not be affected unless you are allowed to compare the instructor to one who is cold.
• D) may perceive the instructor as warm and friendly, but only if the lecture topic is interesting to you.

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Definitions:

Potential Friends

Individuals who might become friends based on shared interests, similarities, and circumstances that facilitate friendship formation.

Children of Divorce

Refers to minors whose parents have legally ended their marriage, a situation that may affect their emotional and social development.

Expressing

Involves the action of making one's thoughts, feelings, or ideas known to others through speech, writing, or another form of communication.

Negative Feelings

Emotional experiences that are unpleasant or undesirable, such as sadness, anger, frustration, and fear.