In Byzantine culture -- even late Venetian-influenced Byzantine culture -- icons were perceived less as images of holy beings than as holy beings themselves.
But when that outcry goes viral, those challenging the behavior may be perceived less as noble heroes doing the right thing and more like bullies doling out excessive punishment, say Stanford researchers a new paper for Psychological Science.
Latin America's leftwing leaders mourned the passing of a figure who was perceived less as a communist and more as a nationalist symbol of regional pride and defiance against the gringo superpower.
So to many entrepreneurs, the prospect of asking for government aid, after having achieved goals and overcome obstacles, can be perceived less as an opportunity than as an admission of defeat, whether economically wise or not.
In Luliang, though Fa-e-sha and Ayoupu had similar geographical conditions, because of the easy access to the main road and more projects supported by the government, Ayoupu was perceived less vulnerable than Fa-e-sha.
However, biofuels have undergone much scrutiny in the past number of years particularly in relation to the 'fuel vs food' debate and have been perceived less positively as a result.
Although the evidence that such stereotypes affect women is weaker, "short females, too, are perceived less favorably in the occupational realm".
"People who suppress their emotions, especially amusement and especially when the normative response is to show it, are perceived less extraverted, less agreeable, and more insecure toward relationships," the authors concluded.
The family member's behaviour was perceived less positive when the situation was witnessed by coworkers.
The personal contact was perceived as 'very good' or 'good' by 69 and 31% of patients, but was perceived less good by physicians (32 and 50%, respectively).
