When someone we think is _____ does something we think is _____, we remember this much better than if it is the other way around.

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This is known as the "negativity bias," where negative or unpleasant events tend to have a stronger impact on our memory and cognition than positive or pleasant events. Therefore, we are more likely to remember when someone we deem as "good" does something we think is "bad" than the opposite.

When Someone We Think Is _____ Does Something We Think