According to the authors, in how many different stages can we perceive people? 4 Stages8 Stages5 Stages3 Stages

The number of different stages through which we can perceive people is a key concept in various fields such as psychology and social perception. According to the authors you are referencing, the stages of perception typically include the initial noticing or recognizing, interpreting their actions, evaluating their qualities, and forming an overall judgment.

Based on common theoretical frameworks, people often categorize social perception into stages. However, without the specific authors or theoretical frameworks you referenced, I cannot provide a precise answer. Nonetheless, the choices you provided suggest options like 3 stages, 4 stages, 5 stages, and 8 stages.

If available, please refer to the specific text or theory discussed to determine the correct number. If no specific framework is cited, the most widely discussed framework in social psychology typically recognizes 4 stages, focusing on observation, interpretation, evaluation, and finally, judgment.