How Do We Usually Make Quick Assessments of Others

question 124

Multiple Choice

How do we usually make quick assessments of others?

• A)By focusing on a subset of traits and behaviors
• B)By attempting to sum up the person as a whole
• C)By evaluating as many key characteristics as possible
• D)By looking for those traits similar to our own

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Definitions:

Awareness

The state or ability to perceive, to feel, or to be conscious of events, objects, or sensory patterns.

Sociocognitive Theory

A theory that emphasizes the role of social interaction, cognition, and behavior in learning.

Hypnosis

Hypnosis is a trance-like state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility, with diminished peripheral awareness, often used for therapeutic purposes.

Trancelike State

A state of consciousness that involves focused attention, reduced peripheral awareness, and an enhanced capacity for response to suggestion.