Which of the Following Strategies Best Illustrates the Use of Subliminal

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following strategies best illustrates the use of subliminal stimulation?

• A) A department store places flashing red lights near its sale merchandise.
• B) A magazine ad pictures a pack of cigarettes with a beautiful mountain stream in the background.
• C) A church organist plays relaxing background music during a pastor's congregational prayer.
• D) A trim female figure is imperceptibly flashed on the TV screen during an ad for a weight-reduction clinic.

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Definitions:

Type T Personality

A term used to describe individuals who crave excitement, are risk-takers, and often seek out thrilling experiences.

Thrill-Seeking

The pursuit of activities that provide a rush of adrenaline, such as extreme sports or adventurous experiences.

Hostility

Aggressive or antagonistic attitudes, feelings, or actions towards others.

Heart Attack

A medical condition occurring when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked for a long enough time to cause damage or death to heart muscle, often resulting from coronary artery disease.