Blink Chapter 1

Front

What did Gosling find out by his experiment?

Back

That complete strangers can get a good read on a person's personality, even if they haven't met them yet.

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What was the first sub-chapter of chapter 1 in Blink?

Back

The Love Lab

Front

How long were the video tapes of the couples in the Love Lab experiment?

Back

15 minutes

Front

Why do people sue doctors most of the time?

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Because they were treated poorly in a personal manner and often don't treat them as humans.

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How many minutes of a video can Sybil watch and still have around the same percentage of correct predictions?

Back

3 minutes

Front

What is the main theme of Blink by Malcolm Gladwell?

Back

The power of thinking without thinking, or the ability to make quick judgments based on limited information.

Front

What role does intuition play in decision-making according to Blink?

Back

Intuition can lead to accurate judgments and decisions when based on experience and expertise.

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What is the significance of the 'Love Lab' in the context of Blink?

Back

It demonstrates how brief observations can reveal deep insights into relationships and personality.

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What is the concept of 'thin-slicing' as discussed in Blink?

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Thin-slicing refers to the ability to make quick judgments based on a small amount of information.

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How does Blink suggest that first impressions are formed?

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First impressions are formed quickly and can be surprisingly accurate, often based on non-verbal cues.