Spontaneous trait inferences as self-generated primes: Implications for conscious social judgment.

1992 ◽  
Vol 62 (5) ◽  
pp. 728-738 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordon B. Moskowitz ◽  
Robert J. Roman
Keyword(s):  
Social Judgment ◽  
Spontaneous Trait Inferences ◽  
Trait Inferences

The Relationship Between Spontaneous Trait Inferences and Spontaneous Situational Inferences: A Developmental Approach

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (4) ◽  
pp. 569-577 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qing Zhang ◽  
Ningjuan Fang
Keyword(s):  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Impression Formation ◽  
Social Judgment ◽  
Developmental Approach ◽  
Recognition Probe ◽  
Spontaneous Trait Inferences ◽  
Trait Inferences ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Chinese Children And Adolescents

Using a recognition probe paradigm, we examined the relationship between the strength of tendency to make spontaneous trait inferences (STIs) and the strength of tendency to make spontaneous situational inferences (SSIs) among 3 groups of Chinese children and adolescents (N = 144) aged 8, 11, and 14 years, respectively. The results showed that the children could make both STIs and SSIs simultaneously from the age of 8 years. Both 8- and 11-year-olds were more likely to make SSIs than STIs, but for the 11-year-olds there was no difference between the strength of tendency to make STIs and the strength of tendency to make SSIs. These results are discussed in the light of social judgment processes, and of cultural differences in spontaneous impression formation.

The effect of stereotype activation on spontaneous inferences

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (8) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Pei Wang ◽  
Ai-hua Tao ◽  
Fan Gao ◽  
Yi-wen Xie
Keyword(s):  
Chinese People ◽  
Stereotype Activation ◽  
Spontaneous Trait Inferences ◽  
Probe Recognition ◽  
Trait Inferences ◽  
Situational Information ◽  
Chinese Undergraduates

We adopted the probe recognition paradigm to examine the effect of stereotype activation on spontaneous inferences among Chinese undergraduates (N = 48). First, behavioral sentences involving trait-implying behavior and corresponding situational information were simultaneously presented. We then selected stereotype labels of the actor's behavior that were consistent or inconsistent with the behavior, and which were activated either supraliminally or subliminally. The results showed that whether a stereotype was activated supraliminally or subliminally, the influence on spontaneous inferences was the same. Specifically, when the stereotype was inconsistent with the actor's behavior, spontaneous situational inferences were facilitated, and when the stereotype was consistent with the actor's behavior, spontaneous trait inferences were not facilitated. As Chinese people may be more prone to spontaneous (vs. trait) inferences, this indicates that human inferences are deeply influenced by culture.

scholarly journals Acknowledging the Role of Word-Based Activation in Spontaneous Trait Inferences

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diana Orghian ◽  
TTnia Ramos ◽  
Joana Reis ◽  
Leonel Garcia Marques
Keyword(s):  
Spontaneous Trait Inferences ◽  
Trait Inferences

Activation Is Not Always Inference: Word-Based Priming in Spontaneous Trait Inferences

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-173
Author(s):  
Diana Orghian ◽  
Tânia Ramos ◽  
Leonel Garcia-Marques ◽  
James S. Uleman
Keyword(s):  
Spontaneous Trait Inferences ◽  
Trait Inferences

Automatic (spontaneous) propositional and associative learning of first impressions

2009 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 227-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
James S. Uleman
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognition ◽  
Associative Learning ◽  
Implicit Attitudes ◽  
Human Learning ◽  
First Impressions ◽  
Human Conditioning ◽  
Spontaneous Trait Inferences ◽  
Trait Inferences ◽  
Spontaneous Trait Transference

AbstractContrary to the target article's claims, social cognition research shows considerable learning (about other people) that is relatively automatic. Some of this learning is propositional (spontaneous trait inferences) and some is associative (spontaneous trait transference). Other dichotomies – for example, between learning explicit and implicit attitudes – are also important. However conceived, human conditioning is not synonymous with human learning.

Disease avoidance cues interfere with spontaneous trait inferences.

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 289-302 ◽  
Author(s):  
Randy J. McCarthy ◽  
John J. Skowronski
Keyword(s):  
Disease Avoidance ◽  
Spontaneous Trait Inferences ◽  
Trait Inferences

The Development of Spontaneous Trait Inferences: Evidence from Chinese Children

2013 ◽  
Vol 112 (3) ◽  
pp. 887-899 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qing Zhang ◽  
Meifang Wang
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Children ◽  
Developmental Changes ◽  
Conscious Awareness ◽  
Recognition Probe ◽  
Spontaneous Trait Inferences ◽  
Trait Inferences ◽  
Developmental Course

Spontaneous trait inferences are trait inferences that are made without intention or conscious awareness on exposure to trait-implying behaviors. Most studies in the area of spontaneous trait inferences have been undertaken with adults, but little attention has been paid to the developmental course. Using a recognition probe paradigm, the current study was performed to examine the development of Chinese children's spontaneous trait inferences, comparing 8-, 9-, 10-, 11-, and 12-year-olds. Results indicated that children could infer traits from trait-implying behaviors spontaneously from the age of 8 years. Moreover, the strength of spontaneous trait inferences peaked at age 10 years, and decreased steadily from ages 10 through 12. These results suggest developmental changes in the tendency to engage in spontaneous trait inferences.

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