The three major categories of factors that influence our perception of another person include:
A) characteristics of ourselves, the target person, and the situation.
B) availability of information, the target person, and the situation.
C) recency of information, availability of information, and consistency of information.
D) characteristics of ourselves, the target person, and consistency of information.

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The three major categories of factors that influence our perception of another person are characteristics of ourselves (our own attitudes, beliefs, and past experiences shape our perception), characteristics of the target person (their physical appearance, behavior, and communication style affect how we perceive them), and the situation (the context in which we encounter the person, such as the setting or the purpose of the interaction, can also influence our perception). Option B is partially correct, but it only includes one category of factors (availability of information) and overlooks the others. Option C is incorrect because recency of information is not a major factor in perception. Option D is similar to A, but it overlooks the role of the situation in shaping our perception.

The Three Major Categories of Factors That Influence Our Perception