In the 1950s,James Vicary Reported That He Had Been Able

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Multiple Choice

 In the 1950s,James Vicary reported that he had been able to manipulate sales for popcorn and Coca-Cola by flashing subliminal messages during the showing of a movie in a public theatre.How has his work stood the test of the time? 

• A)Poorly, because his claim was fabricated
• B)Fairly well, although the effect does not appear to be as strong as Vicary reported
• C)Quite well, and effects consistent with Vicary's reports are the norm
• D)Extremely well, and the effects appear to be even stronger than Vicary reported

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