As we perceive others, we are more influenced by negative characteristics than positive characteristics.

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This phenomenon is known as the negativity bias, where negative aspects or events are more likely to affect our perceptions and decisions than positive ones. This means that in perceiving others, negative characteristics often have a stronger impact on our overall impression than an equivalent amount of positive characteristics.

As We Perceive Others, We Are More Influenced by Negative