Pablo and Celia Ask a Job Applicant to Talk About

question 37

Multiple Choice

Pablo and Celia ask a job applicant to talk about her background for a few minutes.Before doing so,the applicant says she has bad allergies,so she might sniffle and speak with a shaky voice.The applicant then talks about herself,and she does,in fact,sniffle and speak with a shaky voice.While the applicant talks,Pablo is attentive.But Celia is tired and her mind wanders a bit.Attribution research suggests that,compared with Pablo,Celia is more likely to

• A) think that the applicant is anxious or upset.
• B) be impressed by the applicant.
• C) notice that the applicant is sick.
• D) believe that the applicant is serious about the job.

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