When we observe others, we pay attention to the social roles they occupy and, in doing so, come to associate the characteristics of the roles with the individuals who occupy them. This is predicted by-------------------and is also an example of the-------------------.

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The observation that we associate characteristics of social roles with individuals who occupy them is predicted by social role theory, which highlights the importance of social roles in shaping behavior and attitudes. This phenomenon is also an example of correspondence bias, as we tend to attribute a person's behavior to their internal dispositions (i.e., personality, character) rather than considering the situational factors that may have influenced their behavior. The outgroup homogeneity effect and ultimate attribution error are related, but do not directly explain this specific phenomenon. Social learning theory focuses on how behavior is learned through observation and reinforcement, but does not specifically address the role of social roles in shaping behavior.

When We Observe Others, We Pay Attention to the Social