My perceptions of people are strongly influenced by how kind they are to others.Which concept explains my reaction?
A)Central tendency
B)Central trait
C)Similar-to-me effect
D)Primacy effect
E)Projection

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Central trait theory suggests that certain traits in a person (like kindness) have a disproportionate influence on how we perceive their overall character. This means that if someone is perceived as kind, this trait heavily influences our overall impression of them.

My Perceptions of People Are Strongly Influenced by How Kind