Rahid's server in the restaurant just can't seem to get his order right. If Rahid has just read Chapter 1 on social influence and is thinking more like a social psychologist than before, what would he be most likely to think?
A) "This person is a chronic dolt."
B) "Our educational system is failing us."
C) "This person must have had a bad morning."
D) "Human beings are inherently lazy."

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

By thinking like a social psychologist, Rahid would be more likely to consider situational factors that may be affecting the server's performance. He may think that the server could be having a bad morning or may be dealing with personal issues that are affecting their work. This aligns with the social psychological principle of situational attribution. Option A and D involve dispositional attribution and option B is not relevant to the situation at hand.

Rahid's Server in the Restaurant Just Can't Seem to Get