Why do we form impressions of people based on the first time we meet?
A) Because we usually meet people only one time.
B) As humans, we take multiple meetings to make impressions.
C) Because later impressions are more important we ignore early impressions
D) When we don't know someone, we are motivated to gather information about the person quickly.

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When we first meet someone, our lack of knowledge about them motivates us to quickly gather information to form an initial impression. This process helps us navigate social interactions and make decisions about how to interact with the person in the future.

Why Do We Form Impressions of People Based on the First