The ________ Is the Biased Perception That Results When the First

question 56

Multiple Choice

The ________ is the biased perception that results when the first pieces of information that people have about some target have an inordinately large influence on their perception of the target.

• A) primacy effect
• B) contrast effect
• C) halo effect
• D) person-situation effect

Recognize strategies for managing tasks and problem-solving, such as subgoaling and the use of algorithms and heuristics.

Understand the prototype model and its role in concept formation and categorization.

Distinguish cognitive psychology from other branches and elucidate its focus areas.

Identify the first and last steps in the problem-solving process.

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Definitions:

Learning Methods

Techniques or strategies used to acquire new knowledge, skills, or behaviors.

Life Span

The maximum duration of life of a species or the period from an individual's birth to their death, often studied to understand developmental stages across different ages.

Subjective Well-Being

An individual's self-assessment of their own happiness and life satisfaction, reflecting a personal evaluation of quality of life.

Birth Order

The concept that the order in which a child is born in their family can impact their personality, behavior, and psychological development.