Perceptual inaccuracy in group perception indicates manipulation of social reality

Evidence

In the end, then, as Allport suggested, understanding the accuracy of perceived group differences is important because it is informative about where there are problems in intergroup perceptions. Inaccuracies serve as a barometer of sorts, an indicator of the magnitude of manipulated social reality. — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 892

Categorization

• DEFINE: Defines perceptual inaccuracy as a barometer of manipulated social reality.
• corroborated: 3 independent passages support this claim — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 892
• XREF: connects to: Visual perception of a photo crowd can be distorted by political bias — Sander van der Linden, Foolproof: Why Misinformation Infects…, 109; Shared social reinforcement amplifies irrational rationalization of mistaken beliefs — Lee McIntyre, Post-Truth, 88