The finding that moderately positive traits can dilute the impact of extremely positive traits on impressions is most consistent with the

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The averaging model of impression formation suggests that people integrate various traits to form an overall impression, and the presence of moderately positive traits can dilute the impact of extremely positive traits, leading to a more moderate overall impression. This is because, in the averaging process, the addition of less positive traits lowers the overall average impression compared to what it would be if only extremely positive traits were considered.

The Finding That Moderately Positive Traits Can Dilute the Impact