Ambiguous social situations refer to scenarios where the meaning or interpretation of a social interaction is unclear or open to multiple interpretations. These situations often involve communication or behavior that can be perceived differently by different people.
The process of interpreting sensory information and making sense of it.
Social cognition: The study of how people perceive, think about, and make judgments about others in social situations.
Attribution theory: The theory that explains how individuals attribute causes to events and behaviors, whether they are due to internal factors (personal characteristics) or external factors (situational influences).