Tag: first impressions

May 26, 2026 / Mohammed looti

FIRST IMPRESSION

First Impression The Nature of First Impressions: Definition and Core Principles The concept of a first impression represents a foundational pillar in social psychology, referring to the rapid, often subconscious process by which an individual forms an initial judgment or mental portrait of another person during their very first meeting. This phenomenon is characterized by […]

November 10, 2025 / Mohammed looti

ANCHORING BIAS

Definition and Core Principles The anchoring bias, often referred to as the anchoring effect, is a profound cognitive bias describing the human propensity, when establishing judgments or providing quantitative assessments under conditions of uncertainty, to give overwhelming weight to the initial piece of information encountered. This initial value, known as the anchor, can be grounded […]