When Jason first met Susan, he thought she was a manipulative person. According to the primacy effect, how will Jason's impression of Susan be impacted after several encounters in which Jason sees Susan behave in a kind way?

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The primacy effect suggests that first impressions are more influential than subsequent information. Therefore, even after witnessing Susan's kind behavior, Jason's initial impression of her being manipulative is likely to persist, though it may be slightly altered by his later experiences.

When Jason First Met Susan, He Thought She Was a Manipulative