Causal trait theories a new form of person knowledge that explains egocentric pattern projection. [article].

Representation of the self and others include not only piecemeal traits but also causal trait theories-explanations for why a person?s standing on 1 trait causes or is caused by standings on other traits (Studies 1a-1c). These casual theories help resolve the puzzle of egocentric pattern projection-...

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Other Authors: Critcher, Clayton R., Dunning, David
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