Although Sarah could afford any car she wants, she drives an ageing Volkswagen. Sam, Sarah's friend, thinks that this choice says something about Sarah's personality. Sam clearly agrees with ________

A) the theory of augmenting and discounting
B) the theory of correspondent inference
C) social comparison theory
D) Kelley's theory of causal aspirations
E) the theory of social desirability

Answer: B

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