When Renate Bought Her Memory-Enhancing Subliminal Tapesshe Was Pleased to Read

question 36

Multiple Choice

When Renate bought her memory-enhancing subliminal tapesshe was pleased to read about a study that 1showed positiver esults. However, she ignored the evidence from many other studies that did not support the claims made for subliminal tapes. This example illustrates:

• A)the effect of demand characteristics.
• B)critical thinking.
• C)the confirmation bias.
• D)the practice effect.

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