Researchers showed participants photos of faces for either 0.1 seconds or 5 seconds before asking them to rate trustworthiness. Remarkably, the ratings were highly correlated between the two conditions—judgments made in a tenth of a second closely matched those made with 50 times more viewing time. The researchers suggest these rapid assessments may be evolutionarily ingrained.
Based on the passage, it can be inferred that
some social judgments may be made extremely quickly, with limited additional refinement from extended observation
five seconds of viewing produces completely different assessments than brief exposure
trustworthiness judgments are always accurate
evolution has no influence on human cognition
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. Similar judgments at 0.1 vs. 5 seconds shows limited refinement.
- Context clues: Ratings were "highly correlated" between brief and extended viewing.
- Meaning: If more time doesn't change judgments, the initial snap judgment persists.
- Verify: "Rapid assessments" that match longer ones show speed of formation.
đź’ˇ Strategy: When outcomes are similar under very different conditions, infer the key factor is constant.
Choice B is incorrect because ratings were "highly correlated" between conditions. Choice C is incorrect because the study measured speed and consistency, not accuracy. Choice D is incorrect because evolutionary origins are suggested as an explanation.