You've gotten to know several college professors and have discovered that they are all highly intelligent, involved in their communities, and love to read. You have formed a(n) ___________, a specific kind of schema that connects a set of traits and behaviors.
A) self-fulfilling prophecy
B) assimilation
C) dispositional attribution
D) implicit personality theory

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The scenario describes the formation of an implicit personality theory, which refers to the set of assumptions and beliefs about how certain traits are related to each other and to behavior. In this case, the individual has formed a schema connecting the traits of high intelligence, community involvement, and love of reading to the concept of being a college professor. This is an example of an implicit personality theory.

You've Gotten to Know Several College Professors and Have Discovered