According to the Textbook, First Impressions

question 32

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, first impressions

• A) are based on comparisons to ourselves.
• B) provide accuracy in our perceptions of others.
• C) involve group communication among different groups.
• D) occur independent of the communication context.

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