Jayson Is Walking Down a Busy Sidewalk, When Someone Going

question 171

Multiple Choice

Jayson is walking down a busy sidewalk, when someone going the opposite direction bumps into him. Jayson thinks the person meant to bump him to be rude. Jayson is most clearly exhibiting the ____.

• A) hostile attribution bias
• B) hostile expectation bias
• C) hostile perception bias
• D) indirect perception bias

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Definitions:

Proximity

The physical or psychological closeness between people, objects, or concepts, influencing relationships and perceptions.

Familiarity

The level of knowledge or recognition of something based on previous exposure or experience.

Matching Phenomenon

The tendency for individuals to select romantic partners who are similar to them in terms of physical attractiveness and other traits.

Long-Term Partner

A person with whom someone has an ongoing, committed relationship extending over a considerable period.