Person Perception and Attribution

The exploration of person perception highlights its significance in social interactions and human behavior. It examines how individuals form impressions and attribute characteristics and intentions to others, influenced by pre-existing schemata and stereotypes. Post-World War II research focused on the accuracy of these assessments, while Gestalt psychology introduced methods emphasizing social cues in impression formation. Recent studies have shifted towards understanding the processes of information reception and processing, reflecting the evolving nature of this field in social psychology.