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A general model of consensus and accuracy in interpersonal perception.

D A Kenny1

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Connecticut, Storrs 06269-1020.

Psychological Review
|April 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Increased acquaintance doesn't always improve judge agreement (consensus). Overlapping observed behaviors and similar meaning systems are crucial for understanding interpersonal perception and accuracy.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Psychology
  • Interpersonal Perception
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Consensus quantifies agreement between judges rating a common target.
  • Existing models of interpersonal perception require refinement.
  • The relationship between acquaintance and consensus needs further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a general model of interpersonal perception.
  • To examine the impact of increased acquaintance on consensus.
  • To identify key parameters influencing consensus and accuracy.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a general model based on Anderson's (1981) weighted-average model.
  • Theoretical analysis of parameters influencing consensus and accuracy.
  • Exploration of the roles of behavioral overlap and meaning system similarity.

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Main Results:

  • Increased acquaintance does not invariably lead to significant increases in consensus.
  • The degree of overlap in observed target behaviors is a critical factor.
  • Similarity in judges' meaning systems significantly impacts consensus.
  • Accuracy of person perception can increase with acquaintance, independent of consensus.

Conclusions:

  • Consensus is influenced by factors beyond mere acquaintance.
  • Behavioral overlap and shared meaning systems are vital for accurate interpersonal judgment.
  • The developed model offers a nuanced understanding of consensus and accuracy in social perception.