Somatic brain · Embodied & Environmental Priming
Enclothed Cognition & Dress Codes
Wearing a lab coat was said to sharpen attention; a preregistered replication found nothing, later studies show some effects. Dress reliably works on others through status and category cues.
An everyday example
A consultant's tailored suit and a customer's instinctive deference.
What it can cost you
Deferring to costume.
Warning signs
- I trust the suit.
- I dressed down and feel less entitled to push back.
One thing to do
Judge credentials and terms; notice when clothing is doing the persuading.
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