You Have Just Met Tuong,an Asian Math and Computer Science

question 245

Multiple Choice

You have just met Tuong,an Asian math and computer science double-major.Your schema of Asians is that they are very smart and hardworking; your schema of math and computer-science majors is that they are "nerdy." According to research in social psychology,which of the following scenarios is most likely? You

• A)slap Tuong on the back and invite him to lunch at your favorite hangout.
• B)ask Tuong about all the parties he's been to lately.
• C)joke about how hard it's been to get motivated to study for your psychology exam.
• D)politely inquire about Tuong's favorite math classes.

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