Asked by Aiden Kravitz on May 16, 2024
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Which element below is a perceptual distortion in which an individual assesses a person quickly on the basis of the first information encountered?
A) selective attention
B) contrast effect
C) self-fulfilling prophecy
D) primacy effect
Perceptual Distortion
An error in how we interpret or understand sensory information, causing us to misjudge part of our environment or social interactions.
Primacy Effect
A cognitive bias that results in a person recalling information presented at the beginning of a list better than information in the middle or end.
Selective Attention
The cognitive process of focusing on a particular object, event, or process while ignoring others, in a limited capacity of awareness.
- Acquire knowledge of the assorted perceptual distortions and their effects on judgments within interpersonal interactions.
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Rayah MoniqueMay 20, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The primacy effect is a perceptual distortion where an individual forms an impression of someone based on the first information they receive about that person. This initial impression can disproportionately influence how further information about the person is interpreted.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of the assorted perceptual distortions and their effects on judgments within interpersonal interactions.