Asked by ariana gutierrez on Apr 24, 2024

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My perceptions of people are strongly influenced by how kind they are to others.Which concept explains my reaction?

A) Central tendency
B) Central trait
C) Similar-to-me effect
D) Primacy effect
E) Projection

Central Trait

A fundamental characteristic that shapes an individual's personality and is perceived as an integral part of their identity.

  • Recognize the elements that affect how we perceive others, such as prototypes and implicit theories of personality.
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Rachel Williams7 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Central trait theory suggests that certain traits in a person (like kindness) have a disproportionate influence on how we perceive their overall character. This means that if someone is perceived as kind, this trait heavily influences our overall impression of them.