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The Psychology of First Impressions: Why You Judge in Seconds

The science behind snap judgments and how to make better decisions about people and situations.

Category Human Behavior
Read Time 6 min
Published May 10, 2024

Insight

First impressions are fast because the brain tries to conserve energy. The trick is learning when those quick judgments are useful and when they mislead.

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