Impressions
Definition
Impressions refer to the mental evaluations or judgments that individuals form about others based on limited information or a single trait. These impressions can greatly influence how we perceive and interact with others.
Related terms
Stereotype: Stereotypes are widely-held beliefs or assumptions about a group of people that may be oversimplified or exaggerated.
Halo Effect: The halo effect occurs when our overall positive impression of someone influences our perception of their specific traits or behaviors.
Primacy Effect: The primacy effect refers to the tendency for the first information we receive about someone to have a greater impact on our impressions than later information.
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Practice Questions (1)
When one forms impressions about another based on a single trait, what is this called?
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