Which of the Following Explanations Have Been Offered to Account

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explanations have been offered to account for research findings on the primacy effect in impression formation?

• A) The latter items on a list receive more attention and thus have more impact on judgment
• B) The first items on a list create an initial impression that is then used to interpret subsequent information
• C) The first items on a list have a "priming effect" on subsequent items
• D) The latter items on the list are more easily remembered than the first items

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Definitions:

Stimulus

An occurrence or condition that prompts a reaction in a living being.

Reminiscence Bump

The tendency for older adults to have increased recollection for events that occurred during their adolescence and early adulthood.

Memory Retrieval

The process of recalling or bringing into consciousness information or experiences stored in memory.

Youth

The period of life between childhood and adulthood; characterized by the development and maturation of the individual.