Asked by Nakhel Ishtiaq on May 08, 2024

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What is the primacy effect, as it relates to impression formation, more commonly known as?

A) first impression
B) negative attribution
C) situational bias
D) altruism

Primacy Effect

The tendency to remember information at the beginning of a list better than the information that follows.

First Impression

the initial perception one person has of another upon meeting, which can significantly influence future perceptions and interactions.

  • Understand the principle of the primacy effect in impression formation.
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Sosycheezy Isra'aMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The primacy effect refers to the phenomenon where people tend to remember and give more weight to the first information they receive about a person (or any stimulus) compared to later information. This is commonly known as the "first impression."