Sandra Thinks That Smiling a Lot During a Job Interview

question 16

Multiple Choice

Sandra thinks that smiling a lot during a job interview increases a person's chances of getting a job offer.The main difference between Sandra's folk theory and social psychological theories is that social psychological theories are

• A) always more complicated.
• B) almost always counterintuitive.
• C) based on logic.
• D) tested using the scientific method.

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Definitions:

Social Traits

Characteristics or qualities that define an individual's interactions and relationships with others in a social context.

Social Schemas

Mental structures that represent and organize knowledge about social concepts, roles, and dynamics.

Co-variation Inferences

Logical deductions made when determining the cause of an observed effect by noting the time or situation when the effect varies.

Ingroup

A group to which a person identifies as being a member, often leading to a sense of belonging and loyalty.