Sergio tells Monica that his roommate goes to a lot of parties.After this conversation,Monica tells Genevra that Sergio's roommate drinks a great deal.Monica believes this about Sergio's roommate because:
A) she used her schema of a party person
B) she did not remember what Sergio had told her
C) she is biased against people who like to party
D) her elaboration made the story more interesting

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Monica used her schema of a party person to assume that Sergio's roommate drinks a great deal. This is a common stereotype, but not necessarily true for everyone who attends parties.

Sergio Tells Monica That His Roommate Goes to a Lot