Priming Occurs When

question 68

Multiple Choice

Priming occurs when

• A) a participant in an experiment is told in advance what to expect during the experiment.
• B) a perceptual event biases an observer to perceive a subsequent event in a particular way.
• C) a warning signal notifies the participant that an experimental trial is about to begin.
• D) the perception of a stimulus is prevented through the use of masking.

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