Making snap judge-ments often leads to many missed opportunities. These judgements determine who we associate with, and thus who thus who our friendship group becomes. Even when certain characteristics change, though, our opinions might not change readily because impressions have already been formed. Kerry and Jennifer Snap judgements often create false impressions of people's personalities and beliefs. This would encourage self-fulfilling prophecy where students take on the identity deemed to them.
Snap judgements reinforce stereo-types and cause separation in schools.
Teachers should encourage the students to imagine how they would feel if they were the victim of a snap judgement and actually role playing this could be effective. Northern Exposure Have students create a private journal with positive first impressions being the focus. After a period time the students would examine their entries and reflect on their intial impressions and noting changes in their views. Involve the students in role plays, or scenerios that help them examine their own stereotypes and prejudices regarding different cultures and genders. A teacher could have students look at both perspective.