Studies of cognitive complexity have suggested that
A) subjects high in cognitive complexity try to make use of inconsistent information in forming an impression.
B) subjects low in cognitive complexity try to make use of inconsistent information in forming an impression.
C) subjects high in cognitive complexity try to form a univalent impression of the person.
D) subjects low in cognitive complexity are unable to form a univalent impression of the person.

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Studies have found that individuals high in cognitive complexity try to make use of inconsistent information in forming an impression, whereas individuals low in cognitive complexity tend to rely on consistent information and form simple, univalent impressions. Therefore, option A is the correct choice. Options C and D are incorrect as they imply that cognitive complexity is associated with forming univalent impressions, which is contradicted by research evidence. Option B incorrectly states that individuals low in cognitive complexity try to make use of inconsistent information.

Studies of Cognitive Complexity Have Suggested That