When Beth first met Katie at work, Katie was impatient, stressed out, and irritable.For quite a while, Beth had a negative impression of Katie and tried to avoid her.In reality, Katie is kind and even-tempered.Which of the following best describes why Beth persisted in seeing Katie in a negative light?
A)self-fulfilling prophecy
B)primacy effect
C)horn effect
D)implicit personality theory

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The primacy effect refers to the tendency to weigh initial impressions more heavily than subsequent information. Beth's first impression of Katie was negative, which influenced her continued perception of Katie despite evidence to the contrary.

When Beth First Met Katie at Work, Katie Was Impatient