In a study by Aronson and colleagues (1966), participants listened to a tape of a student trying out for a quiz show. Results showed that the student was liked best when
a. his performance was mediocre
b. he was competent
c. he was mediocre and accidentally spilled coffee on himself
d. he was competent and accidentally spilled coffee on himself
Answer: D
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