William hosted a dinner party for his coworkers.The next day, five coworkers complimented William on the wonderful meal.However, one coworker criticized the meal.William is

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Psychologically, negative feedback often carries more weight than positive feedback, so William is more likely to think about the critical remark than the compliments. This phenomenon is known as the negativity bias. However, it is possible that William may also think about the positive feedback, so B is not entirely incorrect, but C is still the best choice. It is unclear whether William will respond negatively to the critical remark since more information is needed about his personality and response style.

William Hosted a Dinner Party for His Coworkers