While on an Airplane, John Completes a Crossword Puzzle in Which

question 71

Multiple Choice

While on an airplane, John completes a crossword puzzle in which interrupt , rude , and blunt are all answers. After landing, John gets in line to speak to someone at the ticket counter, but the ticket agent does not notice him because he is too busy talking with another employee. Research on priming suggests that John will be likely to

• A) leave and get in line at another gate to ask his question.
• B) interrupt the ticket agent, whom he judges to be quite rude.
• C) wait patiently until the agent finishes his conversation.
• D) forget about asking his question and go look for something to eat.

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Definitions:

Study Harder

The act of increasing effort and time spent on academic work to achieve better understanding or improve performance.

Negative Impact

An adverse effect or harm that occurs as a result of an event, action, or decision.

Moral Reasoning

The process of determining right from wrong in a given situation based on ethics, values, and principles.

Showing of Care

Expressive actions or behaviors that demonstrate concern and attention for the well-being of others.