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... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > cognitive processes in relationships > first impressions
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > cognitive processes in relationships > first impressions
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > cognitive processes in relationships > first impressions
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > creating and maintaining closeness > first impressions
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > creating and maintaining closeness > first impressions
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > creating and maintaining closeness > first impressions

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first impressions  

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  • Every interaction with a new person entails a first impression. The impressions we form of others and they of us influence practically every aspect of our lives, including our friendships, romantic relationships, and career prospects. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; First Impressions]

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