Skill: Factual
87. Jeremy is in love with Carol and views her temper as an endearing example of her “feistiness.” Her coworkers, however, interpret Carol’s temper as rude and insensitive. The difference between Jeremy and the coworkers illustrates the power of love to influence our
a. construals.
b. behaviors.
c. influence attempts.
d. relationships.
Answer: A
Difficulty: 2
Page(s) in Text: 10
Topic: The Power of Social Interpretation
Skill: Application
88. Which of the following is the best example of a construal?
a. Sam, who attends a showing of the Jerry Springer Show
b. Sarah, who registers to vote at age eighteen
c. John, who believes people born under the sign of Taurus are stubborn
d. Kerry, who decides to marry Ryan
Answer: C
Difficulty: 2
Page(s) in Text: 10
Topic: The Power of Social Interpretation
Skill: Application
89. A “construal” is most like which of the following?
a. a pair of glasses
b. a cup of water
c. a car
d. a seatbelt
Answer: A
Difficulty: 2
Page(s) in Text: 10
Topic: The Power of Social Interpretation
Skill: CONCEPTUAL
90. Last weekend, Paula smiled politely while Lance talked to her for several hours. Wow, thinks Lance to himself, she was so nice; Paula must really like me—she was so friendly! Lance’s interpretation of Paula’s behavior is an example of
a. a direct persuasion attempt.
b. an indirect persuasion attempt.
c. explicit values.
d. construals.
Answer: D
Difficulty: 1
Page(s) in Text: 10
Topic: The Power of Social Interpretation
Skill: Application
91. Lisa and Melissa were comparing grades on their chemistry exam. Lisa was disappointed when she first saw that she had received a grade of 76 percent, but when she saw that Melissa (the class valedictorian in high school) had earned a grade of 78 percent, she felt much better about her grade. What is most likely to be a reason that Lisa changed her perspective?