When a Person Is Described as Both "Mean" and "Funny

question 16

Multiple Choice

When a person is described as both "mean" and "funny," which of the following would best fit with the configural model of person perception?

• A) The combination of a positive trait and a negative trait lead to an overall neutral impression
• B) The perceiver re-interprets "funny" as a caustic or sarcastic humor, making the traits fit well together into a single impression
• C) The negative-warmth characteristic of "mean" carries more weight, overshadowing any other descriptions
• D) The high-warmth characteristic of "funny" carries more weight, overshadowing any other descriptions

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