Social Cognition (VCE SSCE Psychology): Flashcards

Mental processes forming impressions of others

How we judge others by interpreting social information

Systematic error from oversimplifying information

Pre-existing mental ideas that organise new information

One impression influencing beliefs about other qualities

Physical characteristics influencing our impressions

Non-verbal communication through physical behaviour

Prominent or noticeable compared to surroundings

Grouping people by shared characteristics

Attractive people seen as warmer, happier, more intelligent