Question

Many of us think serial killers are creepy looking guys who are barely verbal, dress in dark, dirty clothes, and basically advertise that they are dangerous. These qualities constitute our ________ about serial killers.a. covariation model
b. implicit personality theory
c. self-construal
d. causal attribution

Answer 1

Answer: b) Implicit personality theory

Explanation:

Implicit personality theory is the concept in which individual beliefs and perceives about other unfamiliar person in terms of characteristics, impression and personality through information and little facts.

According to the question, thinking about serial killer's personality as scary-looking person with dirty cloths and other factors is example of implicit personality theory as per little information about their image.

Other options are incorrect because self construction theory, casual attribution concept and co-variation model is not responsible for forming personality image and impression of someone based on the information.Thus,the correct option is option (b).