👉 Heard research, often associated with the work of psychologist Donald Heider and later expanded by his colleagues, focuses on the study of interpersonal attraction and social perception. It emphasizes the importance of unconsciously perceived attributes, emotions, and intentions in forming relationships and understanding others. Heider's theory suggests that people tend to attribute others' behaviors and feelings to internal dispositions rather than external circumstances, a concept known as the "fundamental attribution error." This research highlights how subtle cues, such as body language and tone of voice, are interpreted to infer character traits, influencing attraction and social interactions. Heard's work underscores the complexity of human relationships, where both conscious and unconscious processes play crucial roles in shaping perceptions and connections.
