What is occurring when someone's initial conditions or characteristics determine a starting point for considering the nature of an individual or task?

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This describes the Anchoring and Adjustment Heuristic, in which an initial starting point or reference point (anchor) influences subsequent judgments or decisions. It is a cognitive bias in which people rely too heavily on the first piece of information they receive (the "anchor") when making decisions or conclusions, and then adjust their assessment based on subsequent information.

What Is Occurring When Someone's Initial Conditions or Characteristics Determine