Melody's Tendency to Evaluate Others Based on Her Favorable or Unfavorable

question 20

Multiple Choice

Melody's tendency to evaluate others based on her favorable or unfavorable impression of them is a barrier to good interpersonal communication. What perceptual error is Melody exhibiting?

• A) stereotyping
• B) projection
• C) expectancy effect
• D) the halo effect

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Definitions:

Functionalism

A perspective in psychology that emphasizes the purposes of behavior and mental processes and how they adapt to the environment.

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