Understanding First Impressions and Memory Biases

Why are first impressions considered important?

• They are difficult to build upon.

• They are easily forgotten.

• They are long-lasting and strong.

• They are always positive.

What does the term 'recency bias' refer to?

• The focus on negative events only.

• The tendency to remember the first thing you hear.

• The importance of recent actions over past ones.

• The ability to forget recent events quickly.

In the context of memory retention, what does the graph illustrate?

• Both early and recent events are most memorable.

• All events are remembered equally.

• Middle events are the most memorable.

• Only the first events are remembered.

What can cause a 'blip' in memory retention during the middle of a sequence?

• A significant or emotional event.

• A forgotten event.

• A very ordinary event.

• A repeated event.

Which bias might be stronger depending on the situation?

• It varies depending on the situation.

• Recency bias is always stronger.

• Primacy bias is always stronger.

• Neither bias is ever stronger.