If we are unsure about someone we don't know well, to better ground our perceptions, we have to set implicit personality theory aside and ________.
A) seek more information to verify perceptions
B) avoid that person
C) put some distance in the relationship
D) provide an intense emotional response

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Seeking more information is the best option as it allows us to verify our perceptions and gain a better understanding of the person. Avoiding the person, putting distance in the relationship, or providing an intense emotional response may not be necessary or productive.

If We Are Unsure About Someone We Don't Know Well