The bus is fairly crowded when you get on. You make a rapid evaluation and quickly decide to sit next to a well-dressed senior citizen because you think that it will be safer to sit next to him than some of the other people on the bus. This example illustrates:

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This scenario illustrates the process of person perception, which involves forming impressions and making judgments about individuals based on various cues, such as appearance, behavior, and context. In this case, the well-dressed senior citizen is perceived as a safer option than other people on the bus, based on his appearance and perceived social status.

The Bus Is Fairly Crowded When You Get On