ABSTRACT
This chapter provides strong evidence that complex social information is indeed available in the optic array represented by the point-light displays. The pattern of results indicates that individuals are capable of detecting hostile intent and action within the dynamic motion of point-light displays as a consequence of the rapidity of motion as would be predicted by A. Bandura. The chapter discusses whether information in such optic displays can specify aggression and hostility, as well as whether that information can be calibrated such that hostility is more easily perceived at specific movement configurations of point lights within the display than at others. The working hypotheses were the following: The property of hostility is available in the optic array and can be specified in dynamic point-light displays; and As the rapidity of specific point-light configurations increase, observers will be more likely to label the display as containing hostility.
