Abstract
This study investigated the relation between social experience and trait relationships. Subjects were exposed to information that was contrary to their assumptions about trait relationships. They then rated stimulus persons on a number of trait dimensions. There were significant changes in how subjects rated these stimulus persons, although these changes were not consciously recognized by the subjects. The results indicate that certain social experiences may influence the relationships among trait ratings of both fictitious and real persons. In addition, these results suggest that there may be differences between conscious beliefs about trait relationships and trait relationships derived from actual ratings.
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