Why We Misjudge People — The Psychology of First Impressions
Description
Ever met someone and thought, “I’ve got them all figured out”—only to realize later you were completely wrong? In this episode of The Psychology Undergrad, we break down why humans are so bad at reading others and how social perception really works. From body language and facial expressions to attribution errors and impression management, this conversation takes you deep into how we form (and often misform) our impressions of others. We’ll talk about why nonverbal cues leak truth, how biases like the fundamental attribution error shape our thinking, and why even a single word like “warm” or “cold” can flip how we see someone entirely.
If you’ve ever wondered why first impressions stick—or why they’re sometimes dead wrong—this episode gives you the psychology behind it.
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