One Way of Using Priming to Measure an Underlying Attitude

question 81

Multiple Choice

One way of using priming to measure an underlying attitude is to:

• A) make the choices on the test very difficult.
• B) suggest to the person taking a test how they might respond.
• C) ensure that the crucial item is in the primary position.
• D) pair an attitude that is congruent with a 'correct' test response.

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