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Automatic Processing of Social Categories in Person Perception
When encountering a stranger, individuals automatically process three key social categories: race, gender, and age. This cognitive shortcut occurs before assessing secondary characteristics like clothing or facial expressions. These primary categories provide a quick, though often stereotypical, basis for forming initial impressions and expectations about the person.
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