What does recent research suggest about the validity of first impressions?

A) First impressions based on configural properties of faces may have some validity.
B) First impressions based on the size of the target's nose have a surprising amount of validity.
C) First impressions based on the shape of the target's mouth have a surprising amount of validity.
D) First impressions based on face judgments have no validity.

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Deanna Ghamrawi · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Recent research suggests that first impressions, particularly those based on the configural properties of faces (such as the arrangement and relationship of facial features), may indeed have some validity. This indicates that our initial assessments of others based on their facial appearance can contain accurate information about certain traits or characteristics.

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