Task effects on trait inference: distinguishing categorization from characterization

A study examined whether spontaneously generated trait concepts represent categorization of behavior or characterization of the actor. The results suggest that traits activated spontaneously when subjects are not deliberately forming impressions represent categorizations of behavior.

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Published in:Social cognition 1994-03, Vol.12 (1), p.19-35
Main Authors: WHITNEY, P, DAVIS, P. A, WARING, D. A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior
Biological and medical sciences
Character
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Personality traits
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Social attribution, perception and cognition
Social cognition
Social perception
Social psychology
Social research
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Summary:A study examined whether spontaneously generated trait concepts represent categorization of behavior or characterization of the actor. The results suggest that traits activated spontaneously when subjects are not deliberately forming impressions represent categorizations of behavior.
ISSN:0278-016X
1943-2798
DOI:10.1521/soco.1994.12.1.19