When we meet people, we make impressions

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Attitudes and Social Cognition

Question:

When we meet people, we make impressions about their personal qualities. This is called ______.

Options:

Social Cognition

Social Facilitation

Social Inhibition

Impression Formation

Correct Answer:

Impression Formation

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Impression Formation

Impression formation refers to the process of forming opinions or beliefs about others when we meet them.
It involves evaluating a person’s traits, behaviors, and expressions to form a mental image of their personality.

Note: This question is from Pre rationalised NCERT.