As a Participant in a Study, You Watch a Videotaped

question 205

Multiple Choice

As a participant in a study, you watch a videotaped conversation between Wanda and Juanita. The conversation is designed so that the two women participate equally, but the videotape you view focuses only on Juanita. According to the research on the actor-observer effect, which of the following is MOST likely?

• A) You will overcompensate and say that Wanda dominated the conversation and influenced Juanita.
• B) You will say that Juanita dominated the conversation and influenced Wanda.
• C) You will correctly determine that Wanda and Juanita had equal participation.
• D) You will overcompensate and rate Wanda as more likeable and intelligent.

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