The Perception of Germans as Excellent Engineers Is Used by a Car

question 18

Multiple Choice

The perception of Germans as excellent engineers is used by a car firm that employs an individual with a German accent to explain the cars' superior technology. The sponsoring firm is using the distorting influence of:

• A) the first impression.
• B) stereotypes.
• C) physical appearances.
• D) irrelevant cues.

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