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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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.

Brent DiPenta · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The primacy effect refers to the phenomenon where we tend to remember and give more weightage to the first information we receive about someone or something. This can influence our judgments and perceptions of that person or thing.

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