An unlikable person is likely to be perceived more ________ a group discussion of that person's qualities,and a likable person is likely to be perceived more ________ a group discussion of that person's qualities.

A) negatively before;positively after
B) positively after;negatively after
C) negatively after;positively after
D) positively after;negatively before

When discussing an unlikable person's qualities, the group is likely to mention negative traits, leading to a perception of the person in a more negative light. On the other hand, when discussing a likable person's qualities, the group is likely to mention positive traits, leading to a perception of the person in a more positive light. Therefore, the likable person is perceived more positively after a group discussion, while the unlikable person is perceived more negatively after a group discussion.