The Extent to Which the First Information We Receive About

question 37

Multiple Choice

The extent to which the first information we receive about someone influences our impression of that person more than later information is called __________.

• A) the phi phenomenon
• B) the halo effect
• C) attribution theory
• D) the primacy effect

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Definitions:

Medication Administration Record

A comprehensive record keeping system in healthcare settings that tracks all medications administered to a patient, ensuring accuracy and safety in drug delivery.

Medication Errors

Mistakes in prescribing, dispensing, or administering medication that lead to, or have the potential to lead to, harm to the patient.

Inaccurate Prescribing

The act of prescribing medications in an incorrect manner, potentially leading to adverse effects or decreased efficacy.

Diltiazem Tablets

A type of medication used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain (angina), and certain heart rhythm disorders; it belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers.