Based on the information in this chapter, when we meet someone new, we are likely to

a. consider carefully all information about him or her before forming an impression.
b. use only internal characteristics such as personality to form an impression.
c. categorize this person based on our schemas and other people we know.
d. rely on scripts to form an accurate impression.


Answer: C

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