Perspective-taking merges self and other, making self-traits project onto the target

Evidence

By inducing a merging of, or a perception of increased overlap between, the self and the other (see Aron et al., in press), perspective-taking makes thoughts about the target individual become more self-like (Galinsky & Moskowitz, 2000). Consequently, this increased self–target overlap means that a greater percentage of traits used to describe the self will be attributed to the target individual. — , Rudman, Laurie A - On the Nature of…, 1836

Categorization

• XREF: Connects to self-expansion theory (Aron) and overlaps with the self-overlap principle in intergroup contact research already on the shelf. — connects to: Taking another group’s perspective activates self-concept and increases perceived self-other overlap — Nyla R. Branscombe and Bertjan Doosje (eds.), Collective Guilt: International…, 1091