The "Primacy Effect" Refers to the Fact That

question 27

Multiple Choice

The "primacy effect" refers to the fact that:

• A) the first information we learn about someone influences us more than later information.
• B) what people do is more important than what they say when you are forming your first impression.
• C) what people say is more important than what they do when you are forming your first impression.
• D) unusual information about someone is harder to remember than expected information.

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Definitions:

Receive the Dividend

The process where shareholders are paid a portion of the company's earnings, typically in cash or additional shares.

Declaration Date

The date on which a firm’s board of directors declares a dividend.

Earnings Per Share

A company's net profit divided by the number of its shares outstanding, indicating the amount of earnings attributable to each share of stock.

Payment Date

The date on which a dividend check is mailed.