The Retired Founder of L

Multiple Choice

The retired founder of L. L. Bean spent much of his time sitting on a set of stairs where he could watch customers coming and going to his store. He typically dressed in old pants,well-worn flannel shirts,and a pair of muddy boots. Customers assumed he was a derelict. Those who recognized him thought of him as a real character. Why was he seen differently by different people?

A) attribution  
B) a defensive bias  
C) a reactive bias  
D) selective perception