Regarding Impression Formation, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 70

Multiple Choice

Regarding impression formation, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)People tend to form first impressions quickly.
• B)Our impressions of others are influenced by the amount of information they choose to disclose.
• C)First impressions are relatively easy to change once we get to know the person.
• D)First impressions tend to be long-lasting.
• E)Preconceived ideas influence the impressions we form of people before we even meet them.

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Definitions:

Experience-Dependent

Describes neural growth that is stimulated by environmental experiences and may vary from one individual to another.

Synaptogenesis

The generation of synapses or connections between neurons, usually as a result of the growth of axons and dendrites.

Environmental Events

Occurrences in the natural or built environment that can influence the lives of individuals, communities, and ecosystems, such as natural disasters, pollution, and urban development.

Experience-Expectant

Describes neural growth that requires a certain kind of environmental stimulation that is almost certain to occur in the experience of most members of a species. An example is development of the visual system that requires exposure to light in order to occur.