Similarity-attraction operates by linking the stranger to the self

Evidence

The interpretation of similarity-attraction findings as implicit self-esteem effects depends on the assumption that increasing numbers of opinions shared with the stranger constitute increasing strength of the link of the stranger to self. — Anthony G. Greenwald and Mahzarin R. Banaji, Implicit Social Cognition, 131

Categorization

• XREF: Connects directly to the reader’s implicit-vs-explicit bias concern: self-linking of strangers via shared attributes is how implicit favoritism toward in-group/self-linked others might be built. — connects to: Shared universal traits make the stranger simultaneously near and far — Georg Simmel, on individuality and social forms_…, 397; Similarity-attraction functions as an implicit shield for self-esteem — Anthony G. Greenwald and Mahzarin R. Banaji, Implicit Social Cognition: Attitudes,…, 165; Self forms through recognizing an other both alike and different — Val Plumwood, Feminism and the Mastery of Nature, 582 (+3 more)

Broader Connections

• Similarity-attraction functions as an implicit shield for self-esteem #expands (0.82) — Anthony G. Greenwald and Mahzarin R. Banaji, Implicit Social Cognition, 165
• Perceived similarity to another person determines which mind-reading strategy is used #expands (0.80) — Roderick M. Kramer, Geoffrey J. Leonardelli, Robert W. Livingston, Social Cognition, Social Identity, and…, 380
• People simulate similar others’ minds but explain dissimilar others through general knowledge #expands (0.80) — Roderick M. Kramer, Geoffrey J. Leonardelli, Robert W. Livingston, Social Cognition, Social Identity, and…, 381
• Taking another group’s perspective activates self-concept and increases perceived self-other overlap #expands (0.78) — Nyla R. Branscombe and Bertjan Doosje (eds.), Collective Guilt, 1091
• Self forms through recognizing an other both alike and different #expands (0.74) — Val Plumwood, Feminism and the Mastery of Nature, 582
• Shared universal traits make the stranger simultaneously near and far #complicates (0.72) — Georg Simmel, on individuality and social forms_…, 397