Tom has been told that he succumbs to the primacy effect at times. In order to offset this perceptual bias when making a decision, Tom needs to ______.
A) imagine that his decision is wrong
B) be willing to stand firm in his beliefs
C) avoid additional information that may contradict first impressions
D) be careful to process all available information

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The primacy effect refers to the tendency to remember and give more weight to information that we encounter first. To offset this bias, it is important for Tom to process all available information carefully, including any new information that may contradict his initial impressions. By doing so, Tom can make a more informed and unbiased decision. Options A and B are not appropriate responses as they do not address the primacy effect. Option C is also incorrect as it suggests avoiding additional information, which can lead to further biases and incomplete judgments.

Tom Has Been Told That He Succumbs to the Primacy