In a Practical Application of Priming,researchers Introduced a Clean-Smelling Citrus

question 114

Multiple Choice

In a practical application of priming,researchers introduced a clean-smelling citrus scent just outside the entrance of the ICU.The results indicated:

• A)about 15% of the visitors cleansed their hands with this prime.
• B)this prime made absolutely no difference on the amount of visitors cleansing their hands.
• C)almost half of the visitors cleansed their hands with this prime.
• D)less people cleansed their hands with this prime.

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