https://padlet.com/madelinelynnae/z2p78vbatui0 Padlet created for the assignment due on 9/17/17. en-us 2017-09-17 00:17:27 UTC 2026-03-17 01:51:55 UTC hello@padlet.com madelinelynnae https://padlet.com/madelinelynnae/z2p78vbatui0/wish/188183277 According to the textbook, one of the major influences is personal disclosure. This is basically just talking about your life, your past, and maybe even your future! It isn't always smart to reveal too much, though, as this can cause people to form a negative opinion of you. Another major influence on impressions is what is called a social schema. We keep this schema in our brain if something different changes about that person, like if I formed a bad impression about somebody because they spilled their drink on me and I truly believed it was on purpose, I would take their gift card as an apology and think that 'they just didn't want to make themselves look bad'. Stereotypes play an important part in impressions as well - if I were to meet somebody that I'd heard had a bad reputation with drugs and alcohol in the past, I would be a little weary to trust them around that environment again, even if they are sober. Other major stereotypes are race, gender, age, weight, and sexual preferences. A self-fulfilling prophecy is important in impressions, too, as it basically is acting on that impression that you've been given. If you had a terrible first impression with somebody, then you are more likely to act more aggressive towards that person. (Nevid, 2012, 488-490)]]> 2017-09-17 00:19:27 UTC https://padlet.com/madelinelynnae/z2p78vbatui0/wish/188183277 madelinelynnae https://padlet.com/madelinelynnae/z2p78vbatui0/wish/188183585 A more scientific way of explaining first impressions is probably the fusiform gyrus, which is a part of the brain that recognizes faces. We, as humans, see different faces and associate that with different traits before we even can get to know a person. For example, as sad as it is, most people can judge a person with glasses before even knowing them by calling them a 'nerd'. Or, if a person in the school or work environment is from foreign ethnicity, then sometimes it is taken that they do not know how to speak English before even hearing them talk. (National Geographic, 2015).]]> 2017-09-17 00:30:13 UTC https://padlet.com/madelinelynnae/z2p78vbatui0/wish/188183585 madelinelynnae https://padlet.com/madelinelynnae/z2p78vbatui0/wish/188186876 The textbook describes four determinants of attraction: similarity, physical attractiveness, proximity, and reciprocity. Similarity is exactly what it sounds like - we are going to like people that are similar to ourselves. This can include aspects like physical appearance, social class, and sentiments about music, movies, and other things we like. The book states that the most common reason that we are attracted to others that are like us is because we like to be reassured about things we find interesting. Physical attractiveness is also pretty self-explanatory. Evidence shows that relationships between two attractive people are more likely to succeed in dating and marriage. Proximity is the personal part of being attracted to somebody - learning about them and getting to know them more. While proximity is good for relationships in a sense that it brings the two people closer, it can also bring upon negative emotions. Finally, reciprocity is just as simple as we all want it to be. Everybody wants to be with someone who feels the same way about them! It is proven that we are more likely to accept compliments and react more to people that tell us how they feel. (Nevid, 2012, 497-498)]]> 2017-09-17 02:07:17 UTC https://padlet.com/madelinelynnae/z2p78vbatui0/wish/188186876 madelinelynnae https://padlet.com/madelinelynnae/z2p78vbatui0/wish/188188354 The video explains that the population of the world is more likely to find average looking people more attractive than those who look different. It is said that average people are more commonly liked because they prove to be a better mate. Facial symmetry is also mentioned, because that proves that through evolution, the genes have stayed neutral with you. (National Geographic, 2015)]]> 2017-09-17 02:41:51 UTC https://padlet.com/madelinelynnae/z2p78vbatui0/wish/188188354