How Quickly Will Someone You First Encounter Make Multiple Judgments

question 24

Multiple Choice

How quickly will someone you first encounter make multiple judgments about you?

• A) Less than a second
• B) One minute
• C) Five minutes
• D) It depends on the context

---

Definitions:

Metaphysis

The narrow portion of a long bone between the epiphysis (end part) and the diaphysis (shaft) that is responsible for the bone's growth in length.

Synaptic Pruning

The process of selective dying-off of nonfunctional synapses.

Myelination

The process of coating the axons of neurons with a fatty myelin sheath, which improves the speed and efficiency of neural signal transmission.

Synaptogenesis

The process of synapse formation.