Seeing others through rose-colored glasses: An affiliation goal and positivity bias in implicit trait impressions
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چکیده
• We tested the effect of an affiliation goal on spontaneous trait inference (STI). • We found a positivity bias in STIs in response to an affiliation goal. • Those with the goal formed more positive (vs. negative) STIs compared to controls. • This positivity bias persisted when the goal was unfulfilled versus fulfilled. • We conclude that STIs form flexibly in response to perceivers' social goals.
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