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According to status characteristics theory, how do people assess the competence and value of others' contributions?
According to status characteristics theory, how do people assess the competence and value of others' contributions?
- By assuming that people with higher status value are more competent
- By seeking cues from others' performance
- By weighing each status characteristic in terms of its relevance to the task at hand (correct)
- By comparing their own competence and value
What is the main focus of status characteristics theory?
What is the main focus of status characteristics theory?
- Weighing status characteristics
- Explaining the importance of expectations
- Assessing competence and value
- Explaining goal-oriented interaction (correct)
According to status characteristics theory, who tends to be disadvantaged in terms of performance expectations?
According to status characteristics theory, who tends to be disadvantaged in terms of performance expectations?
- Those with lower status value
- Men
- Those with higher status value
- Women (correct)
According to expectation states theorists, how do people assess others' performance in a particular situation?
According to expectation states theorists, how do people assess others' performance in a particular situation?
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What is the role of expectations in status characteristics theory?
What is the role of expectations in status characteristics theory?
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