Motivation to be accurate does not appear to be important for the formation of accurate impressions.

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Motivation to be accurate has been found to be an important factor in the formation of accurate impressions. Studies have shown that when people are motivated to be accurate, they are more likely to attend to and process information in a systematic and thorough way, leading to more accurate impressions.

Motivation to Be Accurate Does Not Appear to Be Important