The Power of the Unsaid: The Influence of Nonverbal Cues on Implicit Attitudes

摘要: Attitudes are often shaped through social influence processes. We examined how observation of nonverbal behaviors can impact on implicit and explicit racial attitudes. In Study 1, participants observed an interracial interaction in which a White actor expressed friendly or unfriendly toward Black target (e.g., low eye contact, large seating distance). The results show that newly formed attitudes the were accordingly. 2, required to read passage containing stereotypical contents against people while confederate either remained neutral her approval nodding). Implicit became more negative latter condition. confirm power cues shaping jasp_903 1376..1393