One person interprets eye contact as friendly, and another person interprets it as threatening. Which of the following fields is most interested in this difference of interpretation?

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Cognitivism is the field of psychology that is most interested in how people process information and make sense of the world around them. The difference in interpretation of eye contact can be attributed to personal experiences and beliefs, which is a central concept in cognitivism.

One Person Interprets Eye Contact as Friendly, and Another Person