Research on the Weapons Effect Shows That This Effect Occurs

question 69

Multiple Choice

Research on the weapons effect shows that this effect occurs ____.

• A)only when human beings are very good at quickly identifying potential threats, like spiders and snakes
• B)even if you are not consciously aware of the fact that you have seen a gun
• C)when a "bad guy" (criminal)is holding a gun but not when a "good guy" (police officer, soldier)is holding a gun
• D)only for people who are already angry and aggressive

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