How Personality Judgments Shape Lives — Summary of Chapter 5 from The Personality Puzzle
How Personality Judgments Shape Lives — Summary of Chapter 5 from The Personality Puzzle Chapter 5 of The Personality Puzzle by David C. Funder explores the real-world impact of personality judgments on relationships, reputations, and self-concept. This chapter offers a deep dive into how we evaluate others—and how others evaluate us—and why these perceptions matter more than we might think. Why Personality Judgments Matter Personality judgments shape major life outcomes. Whether it's getting hired, forming relationships, or gaining trust, how others perceive our personality plays a crucial role. These judgments influence opportunities and social interactions—and in some cases, they even change who we become. The Expectancy Effect Also known as the self-fulfilling prophecy, the expectancy effect occurs when someone’s belief about another person elicits behavior that confirms that belief. Classic studies, such as the Rosenthal and Jacobson experiment, show how teachers...