Ruth Believes the Statement "You Never Get a Second Chance

question 9

Multiple Choice

Ruth believes the statement "You never get a second chance to make a good first impression." Ruth may be subject to which perceptual bias?

• A) hindsight bias
• B) primacy effect
• C) belief updating
• D) stereotype

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Definitions:

Stem Cells

undifferentiated cells capable of dividing to produce various other types of cells, offering potentials for tissue repair and regenerative medicine.

Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in many complex brain functions including memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Methylation

A biochemical process involving the addition of a methyl group to molecules like DNA, often affecting gene expression and cellular function.

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