People make judgments about others all the time, often without realizing they are doing so. How are interpersonal impressions formed? How accurate are our perceptions of other people's traits--and our own? In this major revision of his landmark work, David A. Kenny provides a reader-friendly examination of these and other critical questions, identifying key components that shape impressions and their accuracy. Topics include how to estimate perceiver, target, and relationship effects; the extent to which different perceivers see a target in the same way; the impact of group membership and stereotypes; and whether others see us as we see ourselves. Implications for interpersonal relationships and social behavior are highlighted.

New to This Edition

*Virtually a new book; incorporates 25 years of theoretical, empirical, and methodological advances.

*New and greatly expanded topics, including first impressions, individual differences in accuracy, implicit measures, and narcissism.

*Grounded in a reformulated conceptual model.

*More accessible--uses nontechnical language, humor, popular culture, and simplified figures to elucidate complex ideas.

*End-of-chapter "Practical Suggestions" apply the science to real-world social situations.