The Science Versus Pseudoscience Box "SubliminalPerception" Described a Study in Which

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Multiple Choice

The Science Versus Pseudoscience box "SubliminalPerception" described a study in which research participants sniffed pleasant, unpleasant, neutral, or no scent at all while viewing pictures of faces. Likeability ratings of faces were affected by scent when paired with scents that were:

• A)pleasant and long-lasting.
• B)pleasant but not consciously detected
• C)noticeable but neutral.
• D)briefly unpleasant.

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