Which of the Following Describes the Phenomenon Whereby the Last

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the phenomenon whereby the last pieces of information to which we are exposed have heightened impact on our judgments,relative to information received in the middle?

• A) The halo effect
• B) The what is beautiful is good effect
• C) The recency effect
• D) The finale effect

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