A Group of Ray's Friends Have Been Waiting for Ray

question 118

Multiple Choice

A group of Ray's friends have been waiting for Ray for an hour. One says, "He never remembers anything." Another says, "He's probably caught in rush hour traffic." What are these friends doing that might be of interest to a social psychologist?

• A) They are making attributions.
• B) They are reducing dissonance levels.
• C) They are conforming to the group's norms.
• D) They are forming initial impressions of Ray.

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Definitions:

Mental Grouping

The cognitive process of categorizing objects or information based on shared attributes or relations, aiding in understanding and memory.

Prototype

An original model or first form from which other forms are copied or developed.

Category

A class or division within a system of classification in which members share certain characteristics or attributes.

Prototype

A preliminary model or early sample of a product that serves as an example or basis for designing subsequent forms or versions.