Michael and Dan have each accepted jobs at the same hospital for the same salary, after graduating from medical school and completing their residencies together. After a few weeks on the job Michael is very excited about his working conditions at the hospital. Dan, however, is very dispirited. Which of the following questions would a proponent of the social information processing model be MOST LIKELY to ask?
A) How does Michael's family think about his new work? How does Dan 's family think about his new work?
B) What were the differences in the grades earned by both Michael and Dan?
C) How do the people who work with Michael view the working conditions at the hospital? What about the people who work with Dan?
D) What kinds of experiences did Michael have before he started medical school? What kinds of experiences did Dan have before he started medical school?

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The social information processing model emphasizes the importance of social context and interactions in shaping an individual's attitudes and behavior. Therefore, the most likely question to be asked would be about the people who work with Michael and Dan, and how they view the working conditions at the hospital. This would provide insight into the social environment that each doctor is experiencing, and help explain why Michael is excited and Dan is dispirited. Options A, B, and D do not directly address the social context and interactions of the two doctors in their workplace.

Michael and Dan Have Each Accepted Jobs at the Same