Warren believes that Tom is an outgoing, gregarious person. "Whom did you hang out with this weekend?" Warren asks Tom. "Tell me about all of the fun things that you have planned for the summer," Warren continues
Although Tom is usually rather quiet and reserved, he responds to Warren in an outgoing, friendly manner. This is an example of
a. the perseverance effect.
b. the primacy effect.
c. reconstructive memory.
d. a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Answer: D
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