Perceiver Effects in First Impressions Reflect Generalized Stereotypes
Evidence of Consistency Across Time, Groups, and Contexts
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21210030 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Richard Rau (0000-0002-1490-8584, University of Münster, corresponding author), Nicole M Lawless DesJardins (University of Oregon), Lisa Maria Niemeyer (0000-0001-7648-0790, University of Münster), Mitja D Back (0000-0003-2186-1558, University of Münster), Sanjay Srivastava (0000-0002-0426-1692, University of Oregon), Steffen Nestler (0000-0001-9724-2441, University of Münster) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 1138-1150 |
| Publication date | 2022-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Social Psychological and Personality Science (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1948-5506 • E-ISSN: 1948-5514 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/19485506211066710 |
| OpenAlex | W4226217438 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 24 |
In interpersonal perception, perceivers’ tendencies for judging the average target (perceiver effects) are commonly assumed to reflect generalized stereotypes about “the other.” This is empirically supported by findings of consistent rank-orders of perceiver effects across measurement occasions, but previous studies could not rule out important alternative explanations for consistency. Here, we present a strict test of the generalized stereotype account in two studies ( ns 146 and 295) in which participants provided mutual impressions in distinct, uniquely composed groups. Results reveal that perceiver effects are quite consistent on the level of global evaluation and acquiescence but less consistent on the level of specific trait- or item-content. The finding that perceivers who saw others in globally positive or negative ways in one situation also saw other targets in similar ways in entirely different situations across time, groups, and contexts is strong evidence for the generalized stereotype account and has vital implications
Acquiescence · Cognitive psychology · Interpersonal communication · Interpersonal perception · Perception · Social perception · Trait · Behavioral Health and Interventions · Cultural Differences and Values · Psychology · Social and Intergroup Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 6 |
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| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |