Denrell's (2005) Explanation for the Persistence of Negative First Impressions

question 13

Multiple Choice

Denrell's (2005) explanation for the persistence of negative first impressions is that when we meet someone and we do not like them, we tend to avoid them, which allows the first impression to remain consistent. This notion is called

• A) biased experience sampling.
• B) the fundamental attribution error.
• C) the availability heuristic.
• D) mind perception.

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Definitions:

Sensory Receptor

A specialized cell or group of nerve endings that responds to sensory stimuli such as light, sound, or touch.

Muscle Spindle

Muscle spindles are sensory receptors within the belly of a muscle that primarily detect changes in the length of the muscle, thereby helping to regulate muscle contraction.

Action Potentials

Rapid rises and falls in the membrane potential of a cell, fundamental in the conduction of electrical impulses along nerves and muscle fibers.

Sensory Neurons

Neurons that transmit signals from sensory receptors towards the central nervous system, carrying information about external or internal conditions.