Two students hear a speech by a presidential candidate. One student concludes that the candidate is a forceful leader with innovative ideas, but the other student concludes that the candidate is a poor leader with no new ideas. Which perspective can best explain these different interpretations?
A) social cognitive
B) sociocultural
C) social learning
D) evolutionary
Answer: A
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