TED-Ed: Should you trust your first impression? - Peter Mende-Siedlecki

The video explores how we form and update impressions of others based on their behaviors. Initial impressions are often formed quickly and can be lasting, but they can change with new information. Negative behaviors tend to have a stronger impact on our impressions than positive ones, due to their rarity and diagnostic value. However, when assessing abilities, positive information is weighted more heavily. Brain activity during impression updating involves regions associated with social cognition and attention. The video concludes that while negative behaviors are impactful, it's because positive behaviors are more common.

What factors influence our initial impressions of others according to the text?

How does new information affect our previous impressions of someone?

What does research suggest about the impact of negative versus positive information on impression updating?

In what situations might positive information weigh more heavily than negative information?

What role does the brain play in updating our impressions of others?