In general, the first information we receive about a person has greater influence than later information. This is called:

A) first impressions.
B) recency effect.
C) hedonic decision.
D) the primacy effect.

Primacy Effect

The tendency to remember information at the beginning of a list better than information in the middle or at the end.

First Impressions

The initial thoughts or judgments formed about someone or something upon meeting or encountering them for the first time, often determining subsequent interactions.

Recency Effect

The tendency to remember the most recently presented information better than information presented earlier.