When People Form a General Impression About a Person on the Basis

question 100

Multiple Choice

When people form a general impression about a person on the basis of a single characteristic, such as intelligence, sociability or appearance, they are being influenced by ________.

• A)assumed similarity
• B)the contrast effect
• C)the halo effect
• D)selectivity
• E)stereotyping

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Definitions:

Anticompetitive

Actions or policies that prevent or reduce competition in a market, often deemed illegal or unethical.

Innovation

A process of implementing new ideas, creating dynamic products, or improving existing services.

Deregulation

The process of removing or reducing state regulations, typically in the economic sphere, to encourage more efficient and competitive markets.

Outcomes

The results or consequences of actions, often used in the context of evaluating the impact of decisions or experiments.