My Perceptions of People Are Strongly Influenced by How Kind

question 144

Multiple Choice

My perceptions of people are strongly influenced by how kind they are to others.Which concept explains my reaction?

• A)Central tendency
• B)Central trait
• C)Similar-to-me effect
• D)Primacy effect
• E)Projection

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Definitions:

Appeal To Pity

A fallacy in which someone tries to win support for an argument or idea by exploiting his or her opponent's feelings of pity or guilt.

Fair-Mindedness

The trait of being open to different ideas and opinions, and willing to consider the evidence for them fairly.

Professional Persona

The public image or identity that an individual presents in a professional context.

Modesty

The quality of being humble and not boasting about one's abilities or achievements; in presentation, it may refer to understating or not overly exaggerating one's case.