Miley Is Concerned That Advertisers Are Using Subliminal Messages to Make

question 90

Multiple Choice

Miley is concerned that advertisers are using subliminal messages to make her buy their products.Based on the information in your textbook,what should you tell her?

• A)You're right,subliminal messages are very powerful.
• B)It's unclear;almost no research has been done on subliminal perception.
• C)Don't worry;people cannot perceive subliminal stimuli at all.
• D)There is little evidence that subliminal messages can be used to persuade people to do anything.

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