Joseph goes to a job interview and responds to questions in a sarcastic and indifferent manner.He also acts this way with his brothers and sisters.According to the theory of correspondent inferences,which situation tells us more about what Joseph is like?

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The theory of correspondent inferences suggests that we make more accurate inferences about a person's disposition when we observe their behavior in a situation where there is no social pressure to behave a certain way. In the context of a job interview, Joseph would have no reason to be sarcastic or indifferent, so his behavior in that situation is likely a more accurate indicator of his disposition than his behavior with his siblings, where social pressure and existing relationships may influence his behavior.

Joseph Goes to a Job Interview and Responds to Questions