A music producer attends a concert and tries to guess, based on only the first few minutes of each act, whether that performer will go on to achieve career success. The producer usually works with reggae bands, but the concert includes both reggae and country music. Based on research on first impressions, one would predict that
A. the first impressions about country music would be shorter lasting.
B. the first impressions about reggae music would be more accurate.
C. the first impressions about country music would take longer to form.
D. the first impressions about reggae music would be less detailed.
Answer: B
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