Priming Effects

question 42

Multiple Choice

Priming effects

• A) occur when the ordering of the questions that are asked influences the answers.
• B) occur when the ordering of the questions that are asked does not influence the answers.
• C) occur when a decision maker makes a rational decision based on a complete assessment of the costs and benefits.
• D) are observed only in the context of political affairs.
• E) are observed only when the decision maker has an advanced graduate degree in particle physics.

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