Question

Wendy just got a new job. Although she has not met the man she will report to, she expects that the relationship to be pleasant and their personalities to be compatible. This is an example of

A. anticipatory liking.
B. functional distance.
C. the contrast effect.
D. the matching phenomenon.

Answer 1

The correct answer is Anticipatory liking.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is:

A. anticipatory liking.

Anticipatory liking refers to the expectation of positive feelings and compatibility with a person we have yet to meet. In this case, Wendy anticipates that her relationship with her new boss will be pleasant and their personalities will be compatible.