You mention a book that you are anxious to read and your friend tells you that they read the book but really disliked it. How that information affects your decision to read the book or not is known as

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Social perception is the process of forming impressions of others based on their behavior and appearance. In this case, the friend's negative opinion of the book has influenced the person's decision to read it or not.

You Mention a Book That You Are Anxious to Read