Which of the Following Is True About the Findings of the Experiment

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the findings of the experiment on subliminal learning tapes by Greenwald and his colleagues (1991) ? This experiment:

• A) showed that subliminal learning tapes are a fast way to objectively improve memory.
• B) showed that subliminal learning tapes helped participants improve their memory on objective memory tests.
• C) supported the idea that subliminal learning tapes work.
• D) showed that the idea that subliminal learning tapes work is a psychological misconception.

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