Your First Impression of a New Professor Is

question 75

Multiple Choice

Your first impression of a new professor is

• A) inherently inaccurate.
• B) influenced by your implicit personality theory.
• C) a naive behavioral explanation.
• D) unprofessional and misleading.
• E) an example of a explicit belief.

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Definitions:

Reflecting

The act of mirroring back the content or feelings expressed by another person to demonstrate understanding or to encourage further discussion.

Supportive Communication

A style of communication characterized by expressing empathy, concern, and respect towards others to foster a positive relationship.

Congruent

In agreement or harmony, marked by compatibility between individuals, actions, or things.

Problem

A situation or question that presents difficulty, uncertainty, or challenge, which needs to be solved or answered.