Title
Multidimensional models of social perception, cognition, and behavior
Abstract
A common assumption of social psychological theories
is that interpersonal behavior is mediated by structured
cognitive representations of self and others, interaction
episodes, interpersonal roles and relationships,
group goals and tasks, as well as more general
social environments and situations. A second basic
theoretical assumption is that both individual adjustment
and group effectiveness depend on some degree
of consensus and stability in conceptions of these domains;
thus, investigation of communalities and differences
in perception and structuring of social stimuli is
an important prerequisite for prediction of both individual
differences and intraindividual consistency in
social behavior.
The present paper reviews theoretical, empirical and
methodological work that is relevant to these issues,
with an emphasis on research that has employed multidimensional
scaling, clustering techniques, and related
multivariate methods to investigate problems in
social cognition. Work in three major areas is reviewed
: (1) interpersonal perception and attraction in
intact groups; (2) perception of political and fictional
figures; and (3) perception of social roles, relationships,
and situations. For each area, one or more exemplary
studies are discussed, related work is cited,
and relevant theoretical and methodological issues are
raised.
Identifiers
other: doi:10.1177/014662168300700405
Previously Published Citation
Jones, Lawrence E. (1983). Multidimensional models of social perception, cognition, and behavior. Applied Psychological Measurement, 7, 451-472. doi:10.1177/014662168300700405
Suggested Citation
Jones, Lawrence E..
(1983).
Multidimensional models of social perception, cognition, and behavior.
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