According to a 2007 Study by Justin Wolfers and Jason

question 10

Essay

According to a 2007 study by Justin Wolfers and Jason Price that received significant national attention, referees in the NBA exhibit racial bias with all-white referee crews calling an average of 0.2 more fouls per game against black players than do all-black referee crews. Aside from the obvious implications for the league, why should a regular person care about this finding?

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Definitions:

Primacy Effect

The tendency to remember information at the beginning of a list better than the information that follows.

First Impression

the initial perception one person has of another upon meeting, which can significantly influence future perceptions and interactions.

Impression Formation

The forming of the first knowledge that a person has concerning another person.

Social Interaction

The process by which individuals act and react in relation to others, forming the basis of social structure and societal norms.