In person perception, are threat-related stimuli more likely to be encoded deliberately or automatically? Use examples to back up your claim.

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The Answer is  Stimuli related to threat or hostility tend to be processed quickly and automatically. For example, faces that look even a little bit angry tend to lead to activation of the amygdala and very rapid judgments about the target's untrustworthiness Todorov et al., 2008). When perceiving groups, individuals who appear angry stand out more than individuals who appear happy Hansen & Hansen, 1998). As people tend to automatically encode information relevant to current needs Bruner, 1957; Aarts, 2012), it stands to reason that stimuli relating to threat - and, therefore, the immediate need for self-preservation - would be quickly and automatically encoded.

In Person Perception, Are Threat-Related Stimuli More Likely to Be