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

question 8

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 to ask his question.
• 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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