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Situation Analysis: Forces in Interpersonal Perception

Kindra and Carlos met in biology class and had gone on a few dates. One day, on her way to class, Kindra saw Carlos talking and laughing with their professor in the hallway. When he sat down beside her, she asked him about it$."$Do you know Professor Davis?" she asked. "Well, yeah," Carlos said. "He's the Honor Society advisor, and we had a conference last weekend. He's a nice guy." Kindra hadn't realized Carlos was so smart. She couldn't help thinking that someone so serious about his studies would make a good partner and even a good father. She considered introducing Carlos to her two$-$year$-$old daughter the next time she goes out with him. She hadn't yet told him about her daughter.

When Carlos picked up Kindra for their next date, she introduced him to her daughter. "You have a kid?" Carlos said. He was very quiet during their dinner, and as they walked home, he admitted he just didn't think he could date someone who already has a child. "I like going out with you, but Ldidn't realize you're already a mom, Kindra. I$\text{'}$m too young for that kind of commitment," he said. Kindra had heard that from other guys. She had just thought Carlos would be different.

Which fundamental force of perception influenced Kindra's assessment of Carlos?

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