The primacy effect in interviews causes which error?
A) contrast error
B) similarity error
C) Pollyanna effect
D) first-impression error

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The primacy effect refers to a cognitive bias where the first information we receive about someone or something tends to have a stronger effect on our overall impression than information that comes later. In an interview setting, this means that the first impression a candidate makes can have a disproportionate impact on the interviewer's perception of their suitability for the role, potentially leading to a first-impression error.

The Primacy Effect in Interviews Causes Which Error