Solomon Asch discovered that when people look at lists of traits or hear about someone's traits, they are influenced primarily by ________ traits.

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Solomon Asch found that people are mostly influenced by central traits when forming impressions of others. Central traits are those that are considered to be key features of a person's personality and have a major impact on their overall impression. Peripheral traits, on the other hand, are less important and have less of an impact on overall impressions. Stereotype traits may also influence people's impressions but they are not the primary factor according to Asch's research.

Solomon Asch Discovered That When People Look at Lists of Traits