Deon and Janet,who do not know each other,are assigned to work on a project together at work.Deon suggests that the two have a lunch meeting together to get to know one another before beginning the official work.Deon's suggestion is an effort to _______.
A)evaluate an implicit personality theory
B)use stereotypes
C)make attributions
D)reduce uncertainty

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Deon's suggestion to have a lunch meeting with Janet shows that he is trying to reduce uncertainty about her and get to know her better before beginning the project. This is a common strategy for reducing uncertainty and building relationships in a professional setting. It is not related to evaluating personality theories, using stereotypes, or making attributions.

Deon and Janet,who Do Not Know Each Other,are Assigned to Work